· English
Three years, including the skills of reading, listening, and speaking. Also, the knowledge of and appreciation for literature (including those works by women, Black Americans, Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, and Asian Americans).

Required Readings

· A balanced variety of fiction and nonfiction writings by and about people of colour, women, physically challenged and/or by individuals of various religions.

• One book from each of four groups listed on the Required Book List.

· At least one book which provides insight and methods into overcoming prejudice (suggestions below or contact BayShore).

· Mathematics
Two years of which are to include, at the very minimum, basic consumer math skills (money management, household budgeting, calculating taxes, etc.).

· Science
Two years of science, including both biological and physical disciplines.

· Social Studies (view required readings)
One year of United States history and geography;
One year of world history, culture, and geography;
One semester of American government and civics;
One semester of economics.

· Visual or performing arts or Foreign Language
One year

· Physical Education
Two years

AND ...

· All other required courses of study as defined under Education Codes §51220, 51201.5, 51203 & 51202. See High School Course Suggestions for ideas on what qualifies in each area.

·Applied Arts
·Vocational-Technical
·Parenting Skills (CEC § 51220.5)
·AIDS and AIDS Prevention, Information & Recommendations (CEC § 51201.5)
·Alcohol, Narcotics and Restricted Dangerous Drugs (CEC § 51203)
·Personal & Public Health & Safety (CEC § 51202)
·Automobile Driver Education (does not need to include behind the wheel driver training)

• Community Service - Setting must be approved by BayShore before volunteering commences.

• Exit Assessment - This will be a final project that will be assigned to each individual student by BayShore School after the student has filed an intention to graduate.

Graduation Requirements

Students entering 12th grade who wish to graduate with a BayShore School high school diploma must follow all of these requirements:

• Must be at least 17 years of age (by December 31 of the year preceding expected graduation date).
Younger students who wish to graduate with a BayShore diploma must take (and pass) the CHSPE, in addition to the other BayShore School high school requirements.

• All semester reports and attendance records must be up-to-date no later than October 31 of the year preceding expected graduation date.

• Complete all academic, community service, and exit assessment requirements.
If a student does not complete the requirements in time for a Spring graduation date, it can be delayed until the Summer Semester of the same year. Those who need additional time, can enroll in BayShore School by the semester (as opposed to the entire academic year).

• Any gap in enrollment (i.e. not enrolled for one semester or longer) stops the graduation process. Readmission to BayShore School and refiling the Application to Graduate, will be required if the graduation process is to begin again.

• All graduating seniors must schedule an appointment to meet with BayShore School director within the first two months of enrollment. If student does not reside within 50 miles of Long Beach, the appointment may be conducted by telephone ( this time must also be scheduled in advance). Additional meetings, telephone, or email discussions may be required. Individual students will be notified if this is the case.

It is the responsibility of each student (and their families) to meet all deadlines. This includes, but is not limited to:

• scheduling all required appointments;

• meeting all agreed-upon (between BayShore School director and enrolled family) deadlines for appointments, assignments, and other graduation requirements;

Please do not create your own high school diploma requirements ... they will not apply toward the BayShore School diploma.

Enrollment in grade 12 does not automatically confer a high school diploma.

There will be no exceptions to the above guidelines.