Valley Oaks High School Bakersfield

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🎓 VOCHS Graduation Requirements ▼

Total Credits Required: 220 Semester Units

  • English/Language Arts: 40 Credits
  • Mathematics: 30 Credits (incl. 10 Algebra)
  • Science: 20 Credits
  • Social Studies: 30 Credits
  • Fine Arts or Foreign Lang: 10 Credits
  • Physical Education: 20 Credits
  • Senior Seminar: 5 Credits
  • Electives: 65 Credits
  • Note: VOCHS is NOT designed to be a credit recovery program.
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What makes a freshman candidate stand out?

  1. High school GPA in required courses.
  2. Standardized test scores (ACT and SAT).
  3. Course volume: Completion of academic areas beyond minimum requirements.
  4. Rigor: Performance in honors, AP, and concurrent courses.
  5. Senior year quality relative to educational opportunities available.
  6. Academic excellence in one or more academic subject areas and related projects.
  7. Marked improvement in academic performance.
  8. Special talents & leadership: Achievements, awards, or promise for leadership.
  9. Academic accomplishments in light of personal experiences and circumstances.
  10. Geographic diversity and accounting for the wide variety of educational environments.

Valley Oaks Charter High School

3501 Chester Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93301 | 661-852-6750

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