Graduation Requirements
Desert Hills High School requires a minimum of 20 credits to receive a high school diploma. The following list of requirements is set forth by the Arizona State Board of Education for entrance into Arizona universities. Please note that these guidelines are the minimum requirements.
CLASS OF 2012:English: 4 credits
Math: 3 credits minimum; 4 for state universities
Science: 2 credits minimum; 3 for state universities
Social studies: 3 credits
Fine arts/practical arts: 1 credit
Foreign language: None required; 2 credits for state universities
Electives: 7 credits
TOTAL: 20 credits CLASS OF 2013:
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits minimum
Science: 3 credits minimum
Social studies: 3 credits
Fine arts/practical arts: 1 credit
Foreign language: elective; 2 credits for state universities
Electives: 7 credits
TOTAL: 22 credits Students may elect to take more than the required credits and may also choose to participate in dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment classes for high school and college credit. These courses may be weighted for the purpose of class rank.
Since entrance requirements vary greatly from college to college, students who are college-bound should carefully consider high school course selections and investigate college entrance requirements with our academic services director. Students graduating with a minimum 3.4 grade point average are considered to be graduating with honors. Students with a minimum 3.7 grade point average are considered to be graduating with highest honors. The Arizona Department of Education provides IDEAL (Integrated Data to Enhance Arizona's Learning), an online resource to support teachers and students.
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CLASS OF 2012:
Since entrance requirements vary greatly from college to college, students who are college-bound should carefully consider high school course selections and investigate college entrance requirements with our academic services director. Students graduating with a minimum 3.4 grade point average are considered to be graduating with honors. Students with a minimum 3.7 grade point average are considered to be graduating with highest honors. The Arizona Department of Education provides IDEAL (Integrated Data to Enhance Arizona's Learning), an online resource to support teachers and students.
