Graduation Requirements
Check List

1.  English        40 credits           
2.  Math     30 credits (may earn units in other areas: see Course Selection Guide)
    **Algebra I  or equivalent
3.  Social Science    30 credits

4.  Science    20 credits
    Physical                10 credits
    Biological (Life)            10 credits
5.  Physical Ed.    40 credits
6.  Health Ed.    5 credits
7.  Safety/Driver Ed.      5 credits
8.  Fine Arts/ Foreign Lang.    10 credits
9.  Electives    55 credits

**Algebra I or its equivalent, Algebra A and Algebra B, is a high school graduation requirement for the class of 2003-04.  All students must pass this in order to graduate from high school.

*All students must pass the California High School Exit Exam, proficiency test, and/or differential standards where applicable in order to receive a diploma.



Criteria For Determining Valedictorian

1.  Student must complete entire senior year at Manteca High.
2.  Student must have at least five classes on campus during Senior Year.
3.  Students in accelerated programs (graduating in less than four years) will not be considered for selection.
4.  Valedictorians(s) will be identified at the third quarter grading period of senior year.
5.  The grade point averages will be equalized by applying a special mathematical formula.
 

NOTE:  A detailed explanation of this is available from the counseling office.
6.  Co-valedictorians are chosen only when points are exactly the same.  The next lower G.P.A. will be salutatorian.