BENJAMIN FRANKLIN HIGH SCHOOL

CREDITS NEEDED TO PROMOTE TO:

10^TH GRADE -55 credits, 11^TH GRADE -110 credits, 12^TH GRADE -170 credits

CREDITS NEEDED TO RECEIVE DIPLOMA 230 credits

REQUIRED CLASSES TO RECEIVE DIPLOMA

40 credits of English

30 credits of Social Studies

20 credits of College Prep Math (Algebra and Geometry)

20 credits of Lab Science (10 Physical and 10 Biological)

20 credits of PE

10 credits of Visual/Performing Arts (Art, Drama, Music)

10 credits of Technical Arts (Business/Computers, Home Ec, Industrial Arts)

5 credits of Health

5 credits of Life Skills in 21^st Century

70 credits of Electives

TESTS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE DIPLOMA

California State High School Exit Exam – Class of 2004 and beyond

OTHER REQUIREMENTS TO RECEIVE DIPLOMA

Computer Literacy and Service Learning Project

CREDITS AND CLASSES REQUIRED FOR UC/CSU ADMISSION

40 credits of English

20 credits of Social Studies

30 credits of College Prep Math, 40 credits recommended

20 credits of Lab Science, 30 credits recommended

20 credits of Foreign Language, 30 credits recommended

10 credits of Visual/Performing Arts (Art, Drama, Music)

Class of 2006 and beyond – Must be a yearlong class (i.e. – Ceramics AB, Drama AB, etc.)

10 credits of College Prep Electives (English, Social Studies, Adv. Math, Lab Science, Foreign Language)

LAUSD ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

To participate in sports, sports auxiliary groups, band, play production or Student Government, students must have a “C” average on the most recent 10 or 20 week report card. A Summer School grade can replace a Spring grade for the same subject, for eligibility in the Fall.

SUMMER SCHOOL INFORMATION

A student may make up required classes that were failed but may not take classes required for the next grade level. Students must have written counselor approval for summer school classes