Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements for Ridgeway High School shall be a minimum of 29 units of credit completed during grades nine and above. Four years of high school attendance or its equivalency is required.
4 Language Arts
3 Social Studies
3 Science
3 Mathematics
1 ½ Physical Education/Health
1 Fine Arts
1 ½ Practical Arts
12 Electives
29 Total Credits for Graduation
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LANGUAGE ARTS
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All Freshmen must take English I.
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All Sophomores must take English II.
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All Juniors must take English III.
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All Seniors must take English IV, Applied Communication or Dual English.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
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All Freshmen must take American History II.
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All Sophomores must take World History.
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All Juniors must take American Government.
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MATH
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All Freshmen must take either Algebra I or Pre-Algebra.
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Each student must have two additional units of Math.
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Algebra I is a required course for graduation.
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SCIENCE
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All Freshmen must take Physical Science.
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All Sophomores must take Biology.
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All juniors must take Science Investigation, Chemistry or other advanced science course.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
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All Freshmen must take P. E. unless medically excused.
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All Sophomores must take Health.
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PRACTICAL ARTS
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All Freshmen must take Computer Applications.
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Personal Finance must be taken during Senior year.