CUSD Graduation Requirements
High School Graduation Criteria
- 4 English credits
- 4 Math credits
- 3 Lab Science credits
- 3 required Social Studies credits
- 1 PE credit--3 semesters of marching band, 3 semesters of ROTC, 2 semesters of dance also meet criteria
- .5 Comprehensive Health class
- 1 Fine Art credit or 1 CTE credit
- 5.5 Elective credits
- Civics Exam passing score required (Click here to learn more)
(this criteria is for high school graduation only)
Math courses shall consist of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (or its equivalent) and an additional course with significant math content as determined by district governing boards or charter schools.
AZ Public University Admission Criteria
- 4 English credits
- 4 Math credits (Math 4 must be higher than Algebra 2)
- 3 Lab Science credits
- 2 required Social Studies credits (1 credit must be American Arizona History)
- 1 Fine Art credit or 1 CTE credit (AZ criteria only, other public universities may require Fine Art exclusively)
- 2 Foreign Language credits (AZ criteria only, other public and private universities may request 3 Foreign Language credits)