Graduation Requirements
The subject requirements at Presentation High School automatically ensure that students will have fulfilled the state's requirements in specified areas upon graduation, when students earn a C- or better.
Each year, students will build a unique and balanced schedule in partnership with their counselor. Students are encouraged to take challenging courses—such as Honors and AP—that match their readiness and support their academic interests.
A minimum of six classes per semester is required, with a maximum of seven allowed.
Mentors work closely with college counselors to support students in the scheduling process. All class scheduling at Presentation is done with the goal of college readiness and preparing a strong transcript of classes when it is time to apply.
California Requirements
California requires 200 credits minimum for a high school diploma; any semester course that meets 200 minutes per week receives 5 credits.
Although counselors check periodically on each student's credits, students must be mindful of the requirements as each year's program is prepared. It should be noted that 235 credits is minimum, and most students do between 235-250.
Presentation Requirements
Updated graduation requirements apply to all classes beginning with the Class of 2025 and beyond.
| Subject | Presentation HS Grad Requirements |
UC/CSU A-G Min Requirements |
4-Year College/ University Suggested Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | 4 years | (B) 4 years | 4 years |
| Mathematics | 3 years | (C) 3 years | 3–4 years |
| Science | 3 years | (D) 2 years | 3–4 years |
| Social Science | 3.5 years | (A) 2 years | 3–4 years |
| Modern Language | 2 years of the same language | (E) 2 years of same language | 3–4 years recommended |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1.5 years; year in a single discipline (I/II) | (F) 1 year (2 semesters) in a single discipline | 1-2 years per student interest |
| Religious Studies | 7 semesters | No requirement | No requirement |
| College Preparatory Electives | Students exceed the (G) requirement by taking religious studies and other requirements | (G) 1 year (2 semesters), in addition to those required in “A-F” above | Take additional electives per student interest |
| Physical Education | 1 year | No requirement | No requirement |