Graduation Requirements

Graduation is authorized by the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education, and a diploma will be granted to all students who have earned 220 units of credit from the adopted Course of Study during grades 9 through 12. Students are required to complete credits in all courses listed below to be eligible for graduation. No student will participate in the graduation ceremony unless he/she has completed all graduation requirements.

GGUSD Graduation Requirements 🎓

Subject	GGUSD Graduation Requirements
Social Science	World History - 1 year United States History - 1 year Civics - 1 semester Economics - 1 semester
English	4 years
Mathematics	3 years
Science	2 years (1 year life science and 1 year physical science)
Fine Arts/Applied Arts	1 year May be met by taking courses in art, music, drama, applied arts, business, CTE, or the third year of a foreign language
Electives	60 credits These electives should be selected according to the student's personal learning plan with post-high school goals in mind
Physical Education	2 years
Health	1 semester
Ethnic Studies	1 semester (starting with the Class of 2028)
Total Credits	220

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