Desert Mirage High School

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation is based upon successful completion of 220 semester units of credits in grades 9-12. Five are earned for each subject passed each semester. Credits above those specified will be considered elective. As part of the 220-unit requirements, certain required subjects must be completed. The California Education Code, the California Administrative Code, and the policy decisions of the Coachella Valley Unified School Board of Education specifies these classes. All classes must be passed a (D) or higher in order to receive credit. A passing grade of a (C) is needed for A-G credit. 

Use the guide below to help you keep on target.
● 70 credits earned by the end of 9^th grade
● 140 credits earned by the end of 10^th grade
● 210 credits earned by the end of 11^th grade

● If you become deficient in credits, you need to see your counselor to discuss intervention options as soon as possible.
● Students who are not succeeding at Desert Mirage High School may be transferred to continuation high school.
● 18 year olds, who are not on track to graduate with their class and/or
demonstrating poor attendance/behavior, may be dropped to Adult Education.
● E.C. 44811: Administration reserves the right to withhold ceremony & activities.
● Seniors who are not meeting their graduation requirements will not be eligible to participate in Senior Events (Grad Nite, prom, senior dinner, etc.); this includes having completed 150 credits after the first semester

Click here for more information on Board Policy 5127