The A – G and LAUSD Diploma Requirements Joni Parker-Boykins, AP,SCS Counselors: D. Giron, K. Johnston, S. Jovel, and G. Salcido

Social Science/History  Mexican American Studies  AP European History AB  World History AB  US History AB  AP US History AB  Principles of American Democracy  H Principles of American Democracy  AP Principles of American Democracy AB

English  English 9AB (Honors)  English 10AB (Honors)  American Lit./Contemporary Comp. (Honors)  AP English Language  Expository Comp./Modern Literature  ERWC AB,  Literacy Analysis  AP English Literature  Humanities AB  Adv. ELD  Mexican American Lit.

Mathematics  Algebra 1AB  Algebra 2AB  Geometry AB  Advance Math AB  Pre Calculus AB  Probability and Statistics  AP Statistics  AP Calculus AB  AP Calculus BC

Science  Biology AB  Advanced Biology AB  AP Biology AB  Honors Physiology  Chemistry AB  AP Chemistry  Physics AB  AP Physics 1

LOTE-Language Other Than English  Spanish 1 AB  Spanish 2 AB  Spanish 3 AB  Spanish Speakers 1 AB  Spanish Speakers 2 AB  AP Spanish Language  AP Spanish Literature  Mandarin 1 AB  Mandarin 2 AB  Mandarin 3 AB  AP Chinese Language

Visual & Performing Arts  Painting AB  Painting 2AB  Ceramics AB  AP Drawing  AP Studio Art 3-D  Art History AB  AP Art History AB  Instruments AB  Adv. Band AB  Choir/Chorus  Harmony  Music History AB  AP Music Theory  Beginning Ballet AB  Filmmaking 1  Filmmaking 2

Additional Core Subject Courses Additional years in the A-F categories and other Core subject electives  Astronomy  Engineering Design/Development  AVID Sr. Seminar  AP Macroeconomics A  AP Microeconomics A  Economics  Creative Writing  Film Integrated Art.  Intro Psychology/Sociology  Science Tech. & Research A  Speech AB

LAUSD Diploma Requirements  A-G requirements  2 years Physical Education (P.E. and/or JROTC)  1 year Technical Art  Pass Fitnessgram  Health (one semester)  Service Learning  Career Pathway Designation Requirements as of school year (Subject to change)

College GPA (Grade Point Average)  Begins Fall semester of 10 th grade and Ends Summer Session prior to the 12 th grade.  This is the GPA used for college applications which includes your class rank. *If you need to make up any course during that time it must be done before you begin the fall semester of the 12 th grade to improve your college GPA.* LAUSD GPA  Grades 9-12 th grade Fall semester.  Silver & Gold seal bearers (on diploma and cords for graduation).  Class rank for school Valedictorian and Salutatorian.

A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points # of Courses 3.2 and higher 4.0+

Community Service  Minimum Hours for the Graduation Ceremony Requirement is 80 hours (grades 9-12).  College/Universities/Scholarships look for students with 100 or more hours.

Senior Portfolio (Senior Year)  Senior Portfolio will include…  Cover Letter  Resume  Educational goals Questionnaire or UC Personal Statement  Career Cruising (on-line)  Transcript  Work Samples (5 but 2 must be essays corrected by teacher)  College Application & Scholarship/Financial Aide Worksheet & Evidence  Letter of Recommendation (minimum 2)  Community Service Hours (Proof of minimum 80 hours)  Certificates/Awards (if any earned grades 9-12)

Additional Information…… *Graduation ceremony additional requirements:  Pass Senior Advisory (fall and spring semester).  Senior Survey (college/university acceptance proof & FAFSA/Financial Aide proof).  96% Attendance Rate.  No uncleared absences.  No detention owed.  No financial obligations/debts…  Textbooks, library books, sports equipment, etc.  No discipline issues/challenges – LAUSD/Lincoln H.S. Code of Conduct  Senior Contract signed and on file.  Graduation Contract signed and on file.