re: #34 calochortus

LOL. Actually, I’m old enough that I don’t remember an exit exam for high school. This could either be because I have senile dementia, or because the exit exam post-dates my graduation (I think by decades.) We just had to pass our classes.

CA says even if you get straight As, you have to be able to pass the state test. IIRC, you first take it in your sophomore year, once in the fall, once in the spring and once you pass it, you’re done.

So a minimum of 6 attempts (you can request to take it again by scheduling with the school/district) over 3 years, and some families are surprised by the news their kid won’t get a diploma.