Why do you need to Graduate?
There are several reasons
•	The world is becoming an ever increasingly complex place. 
You will earn more money!
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To Go To College

•	You must graduate!

Most employers will want to know that you have a diploma
It will give you confidence and make your parents proud!
It is your next big step on the pathway of success.

When you graduate, you will feel like a winner!
Washington Union High School
1999-2000 Seniors

You think you have plenty of time before you graduate.
•	You need to know how to get there.

•	What classes do you have to take?

•	Do I have to take a foreign language?

•	What if you fail a mandatory class?
How many credits do you need to graduate?
•	Everyone needs a minimum of 280 credits to graduate.

•	*All students must pass district adopted READING, WRITING, and MATHEMATICS Proficiency Tests
How many English classes do you need to take?
•	You have to successfully complete four English classes.

•	40 credits in four terms
What about Science?
•	Two classes

•	20 Credits in two terms
How many Math classes do you need?
•	3 math classes

•	30 credits in three terms
What Social Science classes do you need?
•	4 classes, 40 credits in four terms
•	9th Multicultural Studies/Freshman Studies
•	10th World History
•	11th American History
•	12th American Government/Economics

Physical Education

•	3 classes

•	30 credits in three terms
Fine Arts/Foreign Language
•	You can take either a Fine Arts or Foreign Language class to fulfill this requirement.

•	10 credits in one term
Computer Applications
•	This is a sophomore class

•	10 credits in one term
Senior Projects	

•	10 credits in one term

•	Senior Year
Careers/Keyboarding

•	Freshman year
•	9 weeks in Careers
•	9 weeks in Keyboarding
•	5 credits for each one
•	Total of ten credits in one term
Core/Career Electives

•	80 credits 

•	Over your high school years
Total of 280 Credits
•	To meet your goal of graduation!