Administrative Regulation

AR 5126

Students

Awards For Achievement

Merit Diplomas

To be eligible to receive the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma upon graduation, students shall complete all requirements for a high school diploma and shall demonstrate a mastery of at least six subject areas, four of which shall be mathematics, English language arts, science and United States history, with the remaining two subject areas selected by the student. (Education Code 51451)

(cf. 6143 - Courses of Study)

(cf. 6146.1 - High School Graduation Requirements)

To demonstrate mastery of these subject areas, students shall achieve the standards or achievement levels established by the State Board of Education for Golden State Examinations and other designated subject matter examinations. (Education Code 51452)

(cf. 6162.5 - Student Assessment)

The Superintendent or designee shall affix an insignia to the diploma and transcript of each student awarded the honors diploma. (Education Code 51454)

Regulation PALOS VERDES PENINSULA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

approved: March 8, 2001 Palos Verdes Estates, California