To receive a high school diploma from West Covina Unified School District, students must complete the following credits:
Required Courses/Credits:
| English: | 4 years | 40 |
| American Government: | 1 semester | 5 |
| Economics: | 1 semester | 5 |
| U.S. History: | 1 year | 10 |
| World History/Cultures: | 1 year | 10 |
| Computer Literacy: | 1 semester | 5 |
| Mathematics: Must complete10 credits of Algebra I or above | 2 years | 20 |
| Health: | 1 semester | 5 |
| Science: | 2 years | 20 |
| 10 credits in a Life Science | ||
| 10 credits in a Physical Science | ||
| Physical Education: | 2 years | 20 |
| Fine Arts/Foreign Language: | 1 year | 10 |
| Academic Breadth Requirement: | 1 semester | 5 |
| Elective Credits: | 6 classes | 60 |
| Graduation Requirements: | 220 Credits |
In addition to completing the required 220 credits, students must pass the High School Exit Exam to earn a high school diploma. The exam is administered multiple times beginning in March of the student’s sophomore year.
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
Current law requires all students to pass an examination (score of 350 or higher in each subject area) in language arts and mathematics in accordance with the statewide academically rigorous content standards adopted by the State Board of Education. The test is mandatory for all students graduating. Students will be allowed to retake the exam at multiple times, beginning with their sophomore year, in order to be eligible for a diploma. Students have the opportunity to take the test one time in the 10th grade, 2 times in the 11th grade and up to 5 times in the 12th grade. However the results for the May test date are not received in time to qualify the student for participation in the graduation ceremony.
To help students prepare for the CAHSEE exam, the high school offers preparatory classes after school and on Saturdays. Please contact the assistant principals office at x2911 or your student's counselor for more details.
