Educational Options

High school credit is awarded to students who successfully complete Board-approved educational options that count toward the graduation requirements and subject area requirements. 
 

COLLEGE CREDIT PLUS OPTIONS 

Credit is awarded for courses successfully completed at an accredited postsecondary institution. High school credit awarded for a course successfully completed under College Credit Plus, counts toward the graduation requirements and subject area requirements of the District. If a course comparable to the course successfully completed is offered by the District, then comparable credit for the completed equivalent course is awarded. If no comparable course is offered, the District grants to the student an appropriate number of credits in a similar subject area. 
 

PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXEMPTION 

A student who, during high school, has participated in interscholastic athletics, marching band or cheerleading for at least two full seasons is not required to complete any physical education courses as a condition to graduate. However, the student is required to complete one-half unit, consisting of at least 60 hours of instruction, in another course of study. 

A student who during high school, has participated in show choir for at least two full seasons is not required to complete any physical education courses as a condition to graduate. However, the student is required to complete one-half unit, consisting of at least 60 hours of instruction, in another course of study. 
 

JUNIOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) EXEMPTION 

A student who has participated in JROTC for at least two full school years is not required to complete any physical education courses as a condition to graduate. A student will earn a PE Waiver after successful completion of two years of JROTC.