Graduation Requirements

English

4 credits including English 9, English 10, a Literature Elective, Composition, or Writing for the Workplace, Speech or Drama, and one semester of an English elective

Science

2 credits including Physical Science or Honors Biology in freshman year and Biology, Life Science or Chemistry in the sophomore year
Math 2 credits  
Social Studies 3 credits including Modern US History, Modern World History or AP World History, American Government or AP US History or AP American Government and Advanced Economics or Economics
Physical Education 1.5 credits

including P.E. 9, P.E. 10 and P.E. 11

Health .5 credit including Health 1 and Health 2
Business & Information Technology .25 or .5 credit Information & Technology Literacy
Electives 10.75 credits  

 

Total number of credits required for graduation:

24 Credits


 

Credit: Credit is awarded upon the successfull completion of a course. One-half credit is awarded for a course that meets one period per day, five days a week for eighteen weeks. One credit is awarded for a course that meets one period per day, five days a week for thirty-six weeks.

Course Load: All freshman, sophomores and juniors are required to carry a minimum of seven classes per semester. All seniors are required to cary a minimum of six classes per semester or five classes per semester if enrolled in Workplace Literacy, HERO or Agriculture Coop.

Grade Classification: Grade classification is dertermined by the number of credits earned at the high school level. The following credits must be earned to attain class status:

Sophomore 5 credits minimum
Junior 10.5 credits minimum
Senior 17 credits minimum

 

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