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Graduation Requirements

photo of PHS graduation 2022

You need 225 semester credit points

  • 1-year course = 10 credits
  • 1-semester course = 5 credits

Subject Requirements

Course

Semester Credit Points Required

English

8 semesters (40 credits)

Mathematics*

6 semesters (30 credits)

Science 2 semesters Life Science (10 credits)
2 semesters Physical Science (10 credits)
Social Science 6 semesters (30 credits)

2 semesters of Modern World History or Honors Modern World History,
2 semesters of U.S. History or AP U.S. History
1 semester of Civics, 1 semester of Economics

Physical Education      4 semesters (20 credits)
Breadth** 6 semesters (30 credits)

20 credits of foreign language, 10 credits of creative or performing arts

Electives Various classes (55 credits)

* Math - student can complete coursework prior to 9th grade provided 2 years of math are completed at the high school starting with the class of 2030

** World Language - student can complete soursework in the 7th or 8th grade provided the student completes a 2nd year level or higher course in high school starting with the class of 2027

Use the Schedule Planning Worksheet to assist you in mapping out your 4-year course 

Hours

Monday – Friday
7:45am to 3:45pm


School Profile

For the 25-26 School Year


Staff

Joseph Marik
Assistant Principal, Instruction & Counseling
(510) 594-2647
jmarik@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Amanda Carlson
MHS: all students
PHS: A, B last names
Class of 2026: A-G last names

Periods 1 - 5 @ MHS
Periods 6 & 7 @ PHS
(510) 594-2649
acarlson@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Chris Hartford
PHS: D-O last names
(510) 594-2895
chartford@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Michelle Hoang
PHS: C, P-Z last names
(510) 594-2648
mhoang@piedmont.k12.ca.us

Darlene Low
Registrar & Counseling Secretary
(510) 594-2646
dlow@piedmont.k12.ca.us