In addition to the 230 course credits required for graduation from Serrano High School, beginning with the graduating class of 2028, all students must complete AT LEAST ONE of the following by the end of their senior year:
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Complete UC/CSU A-G requirements with a grade of C or better in all courses
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Complete a CTE pathway of at least four semesters in the same pathway with a grade of C or better in all courses
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Complete at least two college Dual Enrollment courses of three or more units each with a grade of C or better in all courses
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Complete at least 20 hours of approved community service
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Be a consistent member of an approved service club on campus for at least two years
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Be a member of a Serrano peer-to-peer leadership program (ASB, Peer Leaders, Cadet Corp, Link Crew, Mentors (various subjects)) for at least one year
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Participate in a Serrano extracurricular activity for at least two years (Performing Arts, Cheer, Athletics, or any other extracurricular program that contributes to the school community)
If you believe you have completed this requirement through one of the options listed above, please click on the link for your specific graduation year below, and fill out and submit the form. Please DO NOT submit this form if you have not yet completed any of the community service graduation requirement options. Although the final deadline is the end of 12th grade, we strongly advise students to complete this requirement before the end of 11th grade.
Once a form has been submitted, it will be reviewed by Serrano Counseling Office staff. If it is determined that you have met the requirement, your transcript will be updated to show that you have earned the one credit for Community Service. However, if you have not met the requirement, you will receive an email explaining why, and what is still needed. You may contact the counseling office with any questions, at any time.
Please note that the graduating classes of 2025, 2026, and 2027 are EXEMPT from this graduation requirement, and do NOT need to complete a form!