Page 8 - 2016-2017 Course Catalog

High School Graduation and Diplomas
Courses taken at other accredited WASC institutions, while the student is enrolled in a Las Virgenes High School, must have prior approval from the designated school administrator. Such prior approval shall not be intended to restrict a student from pursuing reasonable, appropriate and well planned educational alternatives which are congruent with District policies.
All students must take and pass 230 required graduation credits, and complete the Service Learning requirement (see paragraph below) in order to receive a Las Virgenes Unified School District diploma.
A student who has earned 225 units or more in required and elective courses but failed one course in the spring semester of the 12th grade may participate in the graduation ceremony, but will not receive their diploma until those 5 credits are remediated.
A student short no more than 20 credits by June of the senior year may earn the Las Virgenes High School Diploma by passing the needed credits or courses by March 1st of the following year. These students should consult with and receive approval from their school counselor when planning which courses to take in a post high school institution or adult school to assure that the correct courses or credits are made up. A student deficient more than 20 credits by June of their senior year is not eligible for a Las Virgenes High School diploma.
High School Service Learning Requirement
In the 2017-2018 School Year, the following guidelines will be utilized for the service learning requirements for graduation. All students will be expected to complete 60 hours of service learning as a minimum requirement for graduation. (Students will be expected to complete 15 hours each academic year.)
Seniors: Juniors: Sophomore: Freshmen:
15 hours 30 hours 45 hours 60 hours
The types of service that are acceptable are with non-profit agencies or a non-profit activity. Some examples are:
• The Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club, Police PAL sites, YMCA, Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity are the types of local agencies to consider.
• Animal control, libraries, nature centers, litter abatement, museums, shelters, and local agencies with youth programs.
• Schools need help with tutoring/mentoring and with recreation programs throughout the year.
• All volunteer sports groups such as, AYSO, LBYSO, and Pop Warner are acceptable. (Camps where students pay to attend are not acceptable).
• Examples of other non-profit activities are participating in walk-a-thons, beach, wetlands and park clean-ups. Neighborhood clean up and elderly assistance days.