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THS Graduation Requirements
Graduation from THS requires 22 units. The high school year is made up of two halves; first semester and second semester (A semester is two nine-week grading periods). One-half credit is earned by passing a class for one semester. Students advance or promote to grades by the following criteria:
  • 4 units = 10th grade placement
  • 10 units = 11th grade placement
  • 16 units = 12th grade placement
  • 22 units = Graduation

    Students who get behind in units may choose to go to Summer School or Open Campus Night School to catch up. The following are subject area requirements.

  • College Prep Diploma Requirements (2007-2008 9th graders)
  • Tech Prep Diploma Requirements (2007-2008 9th graders)
  • New Graduation Requirements (2008-2009 9th graders and after)

    Parent Conferences - Parents are invited to meet with teachers and guidance counselors to discuss any concerns. Appointments may be made through the Guidance Office.

    Guidance Office - The Guidance Counselors are available to students and parents in the matters involving curriculum planning, career counseling, post-secondary advisement, referrals, consultation, individual and group counseling, standardized testing, scholarships and general information. Students should be encouraged to visit the Guidance Office.

    Attendance - Students are encouraged to attend school regularly. More than seven absences in a semester requires an appeal or credit may be lost.

    Scholarships - Scholarships are usually awarded to students who have demonstrated a talent, interest, or exceptional ability in some area. Students apply for most scholarhips early in the Senior Year but efforts should begin in the ninth grade!

    The HOPE Scholarship (for college) - reqires 3.0 grade point average and a college preparatory diploma. The HOPE grant (for technical school) is available to all students who pursue a certificate or diploma program.