Graduation Requirements
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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Twenty-three (23) units of credit must be earned in grades 9 - 12. One half credit is earned when a student passes a class that meets every day for the entire semester.
Required Credits:
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English / Language Arts |
4.0 credits |
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Mathematics |
3.0 credits* |
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Social Sciences |
3.5 credits † |
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Science |
3.0 credits ‡ |
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Physical Education/Health |
1.0 credit |
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Oral Communications |
0.5 credit |
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Business Essentials |
0.5 credit |
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Fine Arts |
1.0 credit ‡‡ |
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Electives |
6.5 credits |
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Total |
23 credits |
* Mathematics: Students must obtain 1.0 credit of Geometry and 2.0 credits of any elective Math Class.
†Social Studies: Students must obtain 1.0 credit of American History, 0.5 credit of American Government, and 2.0 credits of any elective social studies class.
‡Science: Students must obtain 1.0 credit of Biology, 1.0 credit of Physical Science or Chemistry I, and 1.0 credit of any elective science class.
‡‡ Fine Arts: The following classes meet the fine arts requirement: Any vocal music, instrumental music, music appreciation, or art class; Introduction to Drama, Debate, Forensics, Speech, and Skills in Communications can be counted if Oral Communications credit has been fulfilled.
Students are required to take their three credits of math and three credits of science during their freshman, sophomore, and junior years. They cannot skip a year in math or science before they are seniors.