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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Computer (for class of '21, 22 & 24) |
0.5 credit |
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Career Tech Ed (starting w/ class of '24) |
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 Sciences, and 1.0 credit of any elective science class.
‡‡ Fine Arts: The following classes meet the fine arts requirement: Any vocal music, instrumental music, History of Popular Music, Music It's Entertainment, Music in the Media & Cinema, Art Appreciation, Intro to Drama, Acting, Tech Theatre, Repertory Theatre, Graphic Design I and II, Photo Imagining, A/V Fundamentals, Video Production, Intro to Drawing, 2-D Art; Art Portfolio, Debate and/or Competitive Speech & Drama can be counted if Oral Communications credit has been fulfilled.