1. To earn a diploma from Pacific Grove High School, a student must earn a minimum of 230 units of credit.

2. 165 credits must be in the required subjects listed below:

    A. 40 credits (4 years) of English

    B. 40 credits (4 years) of Social Science:

• 10 credits Geography or Honors Social Studies
• 10 credits World History/Geography
• 10 credits U.S. History
• 10 credits Govt/Civics & Economics

    C. 20 credits (2 years) of Science (One year of life science and one year of physical science)

    D. 20 credits (2 years) of Mathematics (This must include Algebra 1)

    E. 20 credits (2 years) of required Physical Education (Grades 9 and 10)

    F. 10 credits (1 year) of Fine Arts or Foreign Language

    G. 5 credits (1 semester) of Vocational Education

    H. 10 credits (1 year) of Driver’s Education/Health Computers

    I. Completion of 65 credits of electives

3. Beginning with the Class of 2006, all students must pass the High School Exit Exam to receive a diploma.

4. All students must perform 24 hours of community service prior to graduation.

The required subjects listed above are for high school graduation. College entrance requirements are often different and additional. (See College Admissions section)