Graduation Requirements
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Units of credit = one-half unit of credit (.50) are earned for each course completed with a passing grade during each semester of the school year.
- Credit requirements for graduation: Class of 2014 and beyond = 22 credits
- Students must pass the Civics tests with a score of 60 or higher
- Successfully complete the FUSD required credits
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FUSD Graduation and AZ University Admissions Requirements Subject Area
FUSD Graduation Requirements
AZ Public University Admissions
English
4
4
Mathematics
4 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Higher Math)
4
Science
3
3 lab sciences
Social Studies
3
3
PE/Health
1 (.5 PE & .5 Health)
1 (.5 PE & .5 Health)
Fine Arts/ Vocational
1
1 fine arts or CTE credit
Modern Language
0
2 required 3 recommended
Elective Courses
6
6
Civics Exam
Pass
Pass
Total
22
23
FUSD Graduation Pathway:
The graduation pathway consists of the minimum requirements needed in order for a student to graduate from high school. A high school diploma is required in order for a person to enter the military, enroll in a technical or trade school, and/or enter community college.
AZ University Pathway:
The university pathway consists of the requirements needed in order for a student to graduate from high school and be admissible to NAU, ASU, or the U of A. Students who plan to attend an out-of-state public or private university should check admission requirements for those institutions.
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The recommended amount of credits per semester*, in order to be on track to graduate. Grade
End of
Fall semester
End of
Spring semester
9th grade
3 6 10th grade
9 12 11th grade
15 18 12th grade
21 24 *If you have less than the recommended amount of credits, please see your school counselor regarding credit recovery. -
Arizona Public University Core Course Requirements:
- English credits (must be composition based)
- Mathematics credits (must be Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one (1) higher math)
- Laboratory science credits (three out of the following: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Anatomy &Physiology)
- Social Studies credits which include: World History/Geography, U.S. History, American Government/Economics
- Modern Language credits must be in the same modern language
- Fine arts credit ( art, music, theater and digital photography courses meet this requirement)
