Graduation Requirements
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation
Minimum Credits Required for Graduation
| Area of Study | Minimum Required Number of Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 4.0 credits |
|
Social Studies
1 credit of U.S. History
1 credit of Global Civilizations
1 credit of Citizenship/American Government/
Economics
|
3.0 credits |
|
Mathematics*
1 credit of Algebra
1 credit of Geometry
|
3.0 credits |
|
Science*
1 credit of Physical Science
1 credit of Biology
|
3.0 credits |
| Fine Arts | 1.5 credits |
| Electives | 7.5 credits |
| TOTAL | 22.0 credits |
Suggested Credit Requirements
| Area of Study | Suggested Number of Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 4.0 credits |
| Social Studies | 4.0 credits |
| Mathematics* | 4.0 credits |
| Science* | 4.0 credits |
| Fine Arts | 1.5 credits |
| World Language* | 2.0 credits |
| Electives | 3.5 credits |
* All college bound students are strongly encouraged to take 4 credits of Mathematics, 4 credits of Science, and 2 credits of World Language.
- The school year consists of 2 semesters.
- Students take 6 courses per semester, earning .50 credits for each course successfully completed.
Students earn 6.00 credits per school year. Students are able to earn a total of 24.0 credits over 4 years.
Additional Requirements for Graduation - 1. JOG Presentation (Justification of Graduation); 2. Civics Exam
