Academic
Why Should You Graduate from High School and Go To College?
Every bit of education you get increases the chances you'll earn good pay!
The more education you have, the more likely it is you will always have a job!
Continuing your education after high school is much more important for your generation than it was for your parent's generation!
Education provides lots of benefits. You will meet new people, take part in new opportunities, explore your interests and experience success!
Go Panthers!
Graduation Requirements
Academic
All students who graduate from a high school within the Long Beach Unified School District must meet the graduation requirements to earn a diploma and to participate in graduation ceremonies! See the attached link for specific requirements for your graduating year!
High School Course Selection Guide
A wealth of information regarding courses, graduation, college, and so forth can be found on the LBUSD High School Course Selection Guide. This is a great place for students and families to begin as they work with their student's counselor to map out their high school academic plan.
Four Year Planning...and Beyond
Your Counselor Can Help You as You Plan for your Future!
What is your 4 year high school plan for your future?
As a freshman, what is your plan?
Now that you are a sophomore, what do you need to accomplish?
And now, your final year of high school...before you go out into the world!'
Academic Standards for Counselors
Academic Development
Students will acquire attitudes, knowledge, and skills contributing to effective learning in school and across their lifespan.
Students will complete school with the academic preparation essential to choose from a wide range of post-secondary options, including college.
Students will understand the relationship of academics to the world of work and to life at home and in the community.
Students will graduate from High School and go on to college.
Students will understand that the more education they have, the more likely it is they will have a job.
Students will recognize that continuing education after high school is much more important for their generation than it was for their parents’ generation.
Students will understand that education gives them a lot of benefits, including meeting new people, taking part in new opportunities to explore their interests, and experiencing success.
Jordan CEEB Code
The Jordan CEEB Code is 051-465
You will need this number when you register for the ACT, SAT, NCAA, and for college applications!
Expected Lifetime Earnings*
Professional Degree
$4.4 Million
Doctoral Degree
$3.4 Million
Master’s Degree
$2.5 Million
Bachelor’s Degree
$2.1 Million
Associate’s Degree
$1.6 Million
Some College
$1.5 Million
High School Graduate
$1.2 Million
Non-High School Graduate
$1 Million
* Source: U.S. Census Bureau
