Graduation Requirements
In order to qualify for a diploma from Pacifica Christian High School (PCH) each student must meet the following requirements.
- Complete not less than 235 semester credits of classroom or supervised activities in grades 9-12 with passing grades (C or better). Satisfactory attendance and good citizenship are reflected in academic grades and credits completed.
- Complete the following subject matter requirements in grades 9-12 with passing grades.
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ENGLISH (4 YEARS / 40 SEMESTER CREDITS) | |
| • Foundations of Literature/Composition |
One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • World Literature | One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • American Literature | One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • English Literature & Composition Or Great Books |
One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
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HISTORY (3 1/2 YEARS / 35 SEMESTER CREDITS) | |
| • Ancient & Medieval World History |
One Semester/5 Semester Credits | |
| • Modern Europe & The World | One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • American History | One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • U.S. Government | One Semester/5 Semester Credits | |
| • Foundations of the 20th Century | One Semester/5 Semester Credits | |
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SCIENCE (3 YEARS / 30 SEMESTER CREDITS) | |
| • Biology |
One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • Chemistry | One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • Physics | One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
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MATHEMATICS (3 YEARS / 30 SEMESTER CREDITS) | |
| • Algebra I |
One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • Geometry | One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • Algebra II | One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE (2 YEARS / 20 SEMESTER CREDITS) | |
| • Foreign Language I |
One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| • Foreign Language II | One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
| (Offerings in Latin and Spanish) | ||
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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (1 YEAR / 10 SEMESTER CREDITS) |
| 10 semester credits of VPA must be completed in a year-long sequence in either music, theatre, visual art, film or dance. |
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CORE (2 YEARS / 20 SEMESTER CREDITS) | |
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• Old Testament
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One Semester/5 Semester Credits One Semester/5 Semester Credits | |
| • Church History |
One Year/10 Semester Credits | |
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION/TEAM SPORTS (2 YEARS / 20 SEMESTER CREDITS) |
| Offerings in Volleyball, Basketball, Soccer, Cross Country, Track,Golf & Baseball |
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PCH ELECTIVES (3 YEARS / 30 SEMESTER CREDITS) | |||
| Students must complete 30 semester elective credits. Students may choose to take electives from the departments listed below. | ||||
| Foreign Language Math Science |
Religion Visual & Performing Arts History |
English Physical Education | ||
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OPTIONAL TRAVEL (2 Weeks) | |
| Sophomore Year |
Washington D.C., Philadelphia, New York, Boston | |
| Senior Year | Rome, Paris, London | |
Exceeds the minimum requirements for entrance into the University of California System