GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS for the Class of 2023 & Beyond
48 CREDITS ARE REQUIRED TO GRADUATE
| LANGUAGE ARTS8 credits | SOCIAL STUDIES6 credits | SCIENCE6 credits | MATHEMATICS6 credits | WELLNESS5 credits | FINE ARTS1 credit | PRACTICAL ARTS1 credit | FINANCIAL LITERACY1 credit |
| English 9 (2)English 10 (2)
English 11 (2) English 12 (2) |
US History (2)World History (2)
Am. Government (1) Social Studies Elective (1) |
Biology (2)Chemistry (1)
Physics (1) Earth Science (1) Science Elective (1) |
Four year colleges will ask for Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 in sequential order | Physical Education (4)Health (1) | Examples:Band, Orchestra, Choir, Art FUNdamentals or Music Appreciation | Examples:Computer Info & Tech, Intro to Business, Intro to Engineering & Design, Foods, Medical Terminology |
14 Elective credits plus the 34 required credits from above give the students a total of 48 credits. Electives are any courses that are not required for graduation. They are exploratory classes in art, business, computer, family and consumer science, industrial technology, world languages, music or advanced study in any required course.
College Requirements
It is recommended by four-year liberal arts colleges (and required by some) that students entering college have at least 4 credits of World Languages. Actual requirements vary from college to college. Check with your college(s) of choice to determine what classes are required for admission.