GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

PREPARING TO GRADUATE

A student must be enrolled in Rivendell before graduation.
The student must schedule a graduation planning consultation with the director to make sure requirements are met for graduation and for the student's future plans.
The student must submit a list of coursework satisfying the minimum graduation requirements.
The student may order official transcripts and a diploma.

Rivendell High School Diploma Requirements

(10 credits is equivalent to a one year high school course)

Our graduation requirements are designed to align with the State of California minimum high school graduation requirements. Keep in mind that most colleges and universities, including the California State University system and the University of California system, require high school students to complete a college prep course of study in high school, which includes additional coursework.

College Prep Course Plan for UC or CSU

English Language Arts (40 credits) must include: Literature and Composition
Mathematics (30 credits) must include: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2
History (20 credits) must include: World History and U.S. History
Science (20 credits) must include: Biology with lab and choice of Chemistry with lab or Physics with lab
Language other than English (20 credits) must include: 2 years of the same language
Visual and Performing Arts (10 credits) must include: 1 year of dance, music, theater, visual arts or interdisciplinary arts
College Preparatory Elective (10 credits) must include: 1 year of additional college prep coursework

Graduates who need the equivalent of an accredited high school diploma are encouraged to take the HiSET, California Proficiency HiSET, or GED. Please see the resources page for more information.