Graduation is based upon successful completion of 230 semester units of credit in grades 9-12 and the passage of the High School Exit Exam. Five semester periods of credit are earned for each subject passed each semester. Credits above those specified will be considered elective. As part of the 230-unit requirements, certain required subjects must be completed. The California Education Code, the California Administrative Code, and the policy decisions of the Fontana Unified School Board of Education specify these classes. All classes must be passed with a (D) or higher in order to receive credit. Use the guide below to help you keep on target:
- 60 credits earned by the end of 9th grade
- 120 credits earned by the end of 10th grade
- 180 credits earned by the end of 11th grade
| Subject |
FUSD Graduation |
| English |
40 Credits |
| Mathematics |
30 Credits
20 Credits beginning with the Class of 2011
Note: Students at Kaiser High will be enrolled automatically into 3 years of Math. |
World History and
Geography
U.S. History
American Government and
Economics |
World History: 10 Credits
U.S. History: 10 Credits
American Government: 10 Credits |
| Science |
Life Science: 10 Credits
Physical Science: 10 Credits
Note: Students at Kaiser High will be enrolled automatically into 3 years of Science. |
Fine Art or
Foreign Language |
10 Credits |
| Physical Education |
20 Credits |
| Electives |
80 Credits |
| Required Classes and Tests |
Every student must pass the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE) and pass Algebra 1 in addition to meeting the other FUSD Graduation Requirements to earn a High School Diploma. |
If you become deficient in credits, you need to see your counselor to sign up for summer school as soon as possible.
Students who are not succeeding at Kaiser High School may be recommended for continuation high school; Kaiser High School reserves the right to involuntarily transfer credit-deficient students to continuation high school.
18 year olds, who are not on track to graduate with their class and/or are demonstrating poor attendance/behavior, may be dropped to Adult Education.
E.C. 44811: Administration reserves the right to withhold graduation ceremony.
Progress Reports and Report Cards
Progress reports dealing with your performance and academic achievement will be calculated at each mid-quarter. Grades will be given at the end of each quarter and semester. ONLY semester grades are given a credit value. See dates below to assist you with your study planning.