DCS High School Pages
You are educated. Your certification is in your degree. You may think of it as the ticket to the good life. Let me ask you to think of an alternative. Think of it as your ticket to change the world.
~Tom BrokawGraduation Requirements:Not sure where to begin? Download the typical sequence of high school coursesfrom the graduation page to use as a guide. Dehesa Charter School’s graduation requirements meet and exceed the staterequirements for high school graduation. However, college-bound students shouldconsider a special university-bound graduation program.University-bound graduation requirements are for students who plan to attend auniversity or college after graduating from high school.Students may receive college credits with concurrent enrollment. To find outmore, please review Dehesa Charter School's policies and procedures onconcurrent enrollment through a local Community College.Students and families should consult with their Educational Facilitator and a Academic Counselor when deciding on a graduation plan.All students are required to pass both sections of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to receive adiploma. Students who do not pass the exam will receive a Certificate of Completion upon satisfying their course work requirement.Click here for the Valenzuela Student Eligibility Notice
High School Exit & Equivalency Exams:
The California High School Proficiency Exam (CHSPE) is an exam that, if passed, is
the legal equivalent of a high school diploma. The student will receive a
Certificate of Proficiency.
