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Graduation Requirements

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You need 225 semester credit points

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

Subject Requirements

updated September 24, 2026

Course

Semester credits required for
Class of 2027-2029

Semester credits required for
Class of 2030 and beyond

English

8 semesters ( 40 credits)

8 semesters ( 40 credits)

Mathematics

4 semesters ( 20 credits)

6 semesters ( 30 credits)*

Science

4 semesters ( 20 credits) 10 credits of life science, 10 credits of physical science

4 semesters ( 20 credits) 10 credits of life science, 10 credits of physical science

Social Studies

6 semesters ( 30 credits)

Modern World History, USH, Civics and Economics

6 semesters ( 30 credits)

Modern World History, USH, civics and economics

Physical Education

4 semesters ( 20 credits)

4 semesters ( 20 credits)

Visual / Performing Arts (VPA)

2 sem of visual or performing art and 2 sem of World Lang.
OR
4 sem in 2 different visual  or performing arts courses

2 semesters ( 10 credits)

World Language

See VPA above

4 semesters ( 20 credits)**

Electives

65 credits

Credits noted above plus electives to add up to 225 credits.

* Mathematics - 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 coursework in the 7th or 8th grade provided the student completes a level 2 or higher course in high school starting with the class of 2030.

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 26-27 School Year


Staff

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

Amanda Carlson
MHS: all students
PHS: A-D last names

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

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

Aaron Duran
PHS: O-Z last names
(510) 594-2648
aduran@piedmont.k12.ca.us

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