Coconino High School

Graduation Requirements

Units of credit = one-half unit of credit (.50) are earned for each course completed with a passing grade during each semester of the school year.

Credit requirements for graduation: Class of 2014 and beyond = 22 credits
Students must pass the Civics tests with a score of 60 or higher
Successfully complete the FUSD required credits

FUSD Graduation and AZ University Admissions Requirements

Subject Area	FUSD Graduation Requirements	AZ Public University Admissions
English	4	4
Mathematics	4 (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Higher Math)	4
Science	3	3 lab sciences
Social Studies	3	3
PE/Health	1 (.5 PE & .5 Health)	1 (.5 PE & .5 Health)
Fine Arts/ Vocational	1	1 fine arts or CTE credit
Modern Language	0	2 required 3 recommended
Elective Courses	6	6
Civics Exam	Pass	Pass
Total	22	23

FUSD Graduation Pathway:

The graduation pathway consists of the minimum requirements needed in order for a student to graduate from high school. A high school diploma is required in order for a person to enter the military, enroll in a technical or trade school, and/or enter community college.

AZ University Pathway:

The university pathway consists of the requirements needed in order for a student to graduate from high school and be admissible to NAU, ASU, or the U of A. Students who plan to attend an out-of-state public or private university should check admission requirements for those institutions.

Credits Per Semester

The recommended amount of credits per semester*, in order to be on track to graduate.

*If you have less than the recommended amount of credits, please see your school counselor regarding credit recovery.


Grade	End of Fall semester	End of Spring semester
9th grade	3	6
10th grade	9	12
11th grade	15	18
12th grade	21	24

Arizona Public University Core Course Requirements

Arizona Public University Core Course Requirements:

English credits (must be composition based)
Mathematics credits (must be Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one (1) higher math)
Laboratory science credits (three out of the following: Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, AP Environmental Science, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, Anatomy &Physiology)
Social Studies credits which include: World History/Geography, U.S. History, American Government/Economics
Modern Language credits must be in the same modern language
Fine arts credit ( art, music, theater and digital photography courses meet this requirement)