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West Covina
Unified School District
1717 West Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790-3406
626-939-4600

Graduation Requirements

Credit is earned for grades of A through D in all courses. Standard credit is 5 units for each semester course passed. An "F" or "WF" earns zero credit. To receive a high school diploma from West Covina Unified School District, students must complete the following credits:

English
(4 years)
 40 credits  
Geography (1 semester) 5 credits  
American Government (1 semester) 5 credits  
World History/ Cultures (1 year) 10 credits  
Economics (1 semester) 5 credits  
U.S. History (1 year) 10 credits  
Computer Literacy (1 semester) 5 credits ('06-'07)
  (1 year) 10 credits ('08)
Academic Breadth (1 semester) 5 credits  
Mathematics (2 years) 20 credits  
  10 credits Algebra CD or Algebra I  
Health (1 semester) 5 credits  
Science (2 years) 20 credits  
  10 in life science    
  10 in physical science    
Physical Education (2 years) 20 credits  
Fine Arts/ Foreign Language (1 year) 10 credits  
Elective Credits 4 years 6 credits  
Total Graduation Requirements:
 220 credits

For more information, see the West Covina High School Handbook
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High School Exit Exam:

Current law requires students to pass an examination in language arts and mathematics in accordance with the statewide academically rigorous content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. Students will be allowed to retake the exam at least three times each year in order to qualify for a high school diploma. Additional graduation requirements mandate a passing score on the recommended proficiency exams.