Graduation Requirements
Esperanza High School is the Alternative High School of the Gridley Unified School District.
We are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Esperanza's diploma carries the same weight as a traditional site and students only need 200 credits to graduate.
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MINIMUM SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS |
ESPERANZA HIGH CREDITS |
GRIDLEY HIGH
|
English |
40 credits |
40 credits |
Math |
20 credits |
20 credits |
Algebra 1/Integrated Math 1 |
10 credits |
10 credits |
Life Science |
10 credits |
10 credits |
Physical Science |
10 credits |
10 credits |
Science Elective |
N/A |
10 credits |
Geography |
N/A |
10 credits |
World History |
10 credits |
10 credits |
United States History |
10 credits |
10 credits |
Economics (12th grade) |
5 credits |
5 credits |
Government (12th grade) |
5 credits |
5 credits |
Foreign Language or Fine Art |
10 credits |
10 credits |
Physical Education |
20 credits |
20 credits |
Electives |
50 credits |
50 credits |
TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED TO GRADUATE AND THE COMPLETION AND SUBMISSION OF THE FAFSA OR CA DREAM ACT (CADAA) APPLICATION. |
200 credits |
220 credits |
ALL Seniors must complete and submit a FAFSA or CA Dream Act (CADAA) Application by March 2nd of their senior year in order to be eligible to earn a CA high school diploma. (AB 1617)(AB 132)(AB 469).
Seniors may opt out of the FAFSA or CA Dream Act Application by completing an opt out form (see counselor).