GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must complete the following graduation requirements before receiving a high school diploma.

1. Students must demonstrate
1. functional literacy in the English and Armenian languages,
2. knowledge of United States history, including concepts and processes of    democratic government,
3. knowledge of history, culture, and traditions of the Armenian people and their struggle for self-preservation in Diaspora, self-determination on their ancestral homelands, and full independence.

2. Students must achieve a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average (GPA) and pass all courses taken during the senior year.

3. Students must not have “F” grades in any high school course. All “F” graded courses should have been replaced with courses “C” or better taken through evening/summer schools.

4. Students must complete a minimum of 260 units. For a complete list of units, please check “Graduation Subject Requirements” section. Students do not receive credit if they fail a course and accordingly graduation requirements are not fulfilled.

It is the student’s responsibility to fulfill the above listed conditions before the commencement. Otherwise, diploma will be granted whenever these conditions are met.

 

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GRADUATION SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Required Units

History / Social Studies

3 years (30 credit units), including World History, U.S. History, Economics (1 semester) and American Government (1 semester) 

English Language and Literature

4 years (40 credit units)

Mathematics

4 years (40 credit units), including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II & Trigonometry,Pre-Calculus, Calculus or Intermediate Algebra 

Laboratory Science

3 years (30 credit units), including Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Physiology 30

Armenian Language And Literature

4 years (40 credit units)

Fine Arts                                                                                                        

1 year (10 credit units)

Armenian Studies and Religion                                                                    

4 semesters (20 credit units)

Physical Education                                                                                        

4 semesters (20 credit units)

Health Education

1 semester (5 credit units)

English Grammar and Composition

4 semesters (20 credit units)

Other  

3 semesters (30 credit units)

Note: All courses indicated above including Honors and Advanced Placement courses meet the UC elective requirements. See UC elective requirement number “g”.

 

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COLLEGE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following table compares Holy Martyrs Armenian Elementary & Ferrahian High School graduation requirements with University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) admissions requirements.

 

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UC APPROVED COURSE LIST

Holy Martyrs Armenian High School	ATP/CEEB code: 050869
Calif. Non-Public High Schools
John Kossakian, Principal
Street Address: 5300 White Oak Avenue, Encino, CA 91316
Mailing Address: 5300 White Oak Avenue, Encino, CA 91316
Phone: (818) 784-6228
Web site: http://www.ferrahian.com
WASC Accredited or Candidate: Yes
For the most recent UC updated list please visit: https://pathways.ucop.edu/doorways/list/ and look for "Holy Martyrs"
The following courses meet requirements for admission to the University of California.
Underlined courses denote extra honors credit (): a=5, b=4, c=3.
Courses that are marked with an asterisk (*) and a blue diamond () can not be used as an elective
a-History / Social Science - 2 years required
Two years of history/social science, including one year of World History, Cultures or Geography; and one year of US History or one-half year of US History and one-half year of American Government/Civics
Course Title Transcript Abbreviations Honors Type Course Notes Armenian Studies Armenian Studies     U.S. History U.S. History     U.S. History AP U.S. History AP AP   US Government US Government   Semester   US Government & Politics  AP US Goverment AP AP   World History World History
b-English - 4 years required
Four years of college preparatory English.
Course Title Transcript Abbreviations Honors Type Course Notes English 10 English 10     English 11 ENG Lan/Com 11, English 11     English 11 HL Eng Lan/Com 11 HL, English 11 HL HL   English 12 Eng Lit/Com 12, English 12     English 9 English 9     English Grammar and Composition English Grm/Com 11     English Language & Composition  AP English Lan/Com AP AP   English Literature & Composition AP English Lit/Com AP AP   English Literature HL English Literature HL HL Semester   World Literature HL World Literature HL HL Semester
c-Mathematics - 3 years required, 4 years recommended
Three years of college preparatory mathematics that includes the topics covered in Elementary Algebra, Geometry and Advanced Algebra. Approved Integrated Math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement.
Course Title Transcript Abbreviation(s) Honors Type Course Notes * Algebra 1 Algebra 1     * Algebra 2 Algebra 2     Calculus Calculus     Calculus AP Calculus AP AP   * Geometry Geometry     Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry PRE-CALCULUS, Pre-Calculus/Trig
d-Laboratory Science - 2 years required, 3 years recommended
Two years of laboratory science, including two of the three fundamental disciplines of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. This requirement can also be met by completing the latter two years of a 3-year Integrated Science program.
Course Title Transcript Abbreviations Honors Type Course Notes Biology Biology     Biology  AP BIOLOGY AP, Biology AP AP   Chemistry Chemistry     Chemistry AP CHEMISTRY AP, Chemistry AP AP   Chemistry HL CHEMISTRY HONORS, Chemistry HL HL   Environmental Science (AP) Environmental Science (AP) AP   Physics PHYSICS, Physics
e-Language Other than English - 2 years required, 3 years recommended
Two years of the same language other than English.
Course Title Transcript Abbreviations Honors Type Course Notes Armenian 10 Armenian 10     Armenian 11 Armenian 11     Armenian 12 Armenian 12     * Armenian 9 Armenian 9     Armenian Literature 10 HL Armenian Lit 10 HL     Armenian Literature 11 HL Armenian Lit 11 HL     Armenian Literature 12 HL Armenian Lit 12 HL HL
f-Visual & Performing Arts - 1 year required
Course Title Transcript Abbreviations Honors Type Course Notes * Fine Arts Art 9, Art 9th, Fine Arts
g-Elective - 1 year required
One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above. All courses listed under a-f above with the exception of courses marked with an asterisk (*) and a blue diamond () in Mathematics and VPA; plus the following:
Course Title Transcript Abbreviations Honors Type Course Notes Economics Economics   Semester

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