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Graduation Requirements

Graduation Ceremony Participation

The graduation ceremony from any high school is a special event in the life of a student, and memories of that event are carried for a lifetime.  This special time is made all the more meaningful because of the sense of accomplishing something significant in life, and meeting a standard of performance that is commensurate with being honored as a young adult, ready for the post-high school world.
 
 
I.  Course Completion Requirements
Courses in the following areas must be passed: 
English 4 years
Social Science 3 years
Physical Education 2 years
Mathematics 3 years
Fine Arts/Foreign Language 1 year
Computer Studies 1 year  
Science (1 life, 1 physical) 2 years
Electives: Electives when added to credits earned in required courses must total two hundred thirty (230) credits
 
 
II. GPA Requirements:
  • 2.0 GPA for all courses completed in grades 9-12
 
III.  Requirements:
 
IIII.  Attendance Requirements:
  • 90% Attendance for All four years in high school*
  • Three tardies> 20 minutes will equal one absence.
  • School activities will not be counted as absences, but all other absences – Excused and Unexcused – will count against the percentage for this policy.**
 
Students successfully completing the requirements outlined in Sections I and II will be able to receive their SPVHS and Bill Manes Diplomas as per SPVUSD Board Policy, but must meet the requirements outlined in Section III as well if they wish to participate in the Graduation Ceremony.
 
*Students may attend scheduled  Saturday School sessions to make up for Absences.
 
**Students who are in jeopardy of missing graduation due to excessive excused absences may appeal to the School Principal and Superintendent, presenting proof of their exceptional circumstance for consideration.
 
Attendance Clerk: Kelly Hotel 
Reporting Absentees: 760-572-0222  x2300

E-Mail Attendance Office: CLICK HERE