To meet state and local requirements for graduation, all students shall have achieved the specified 22 units of credit, taken the required end of course exams, and have a satisfactory record of attendance and conduct.
English: 4 credits
Math: 4 credits
Including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a fourth higher level math course (Students must be enrolled in a mathematics course each year.)
Science: 3 credits
Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third lab course
Social Studies: 3 credits
Includes one credit in U.S. History & Geography (Standard, Honors, or AP), one credit in World History & Geography (Standard, Honors, or AP) or AP European History or AP Human Geography, and 1/2 credit from U.S. Government and Civics (Standard or AP), and ½ credit Economics (Standard or AP).
Wellness: 1 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credits
Personal Finance: 0.5 credits
World Language: 2 credits
Two credits must be obtained in the same language.
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Focus Area: 3 credits
Electives focused on a particular concentration beyond the CORE requirements in one of the following areas: Math and Science, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Fine Arts, Humanities, or Advanced Placement (AP)
Math: 4 credits
Including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a fourth higher level math course (Students must be enrolled in a mathematics course each year.)
Science: 3 credits
Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third lab course
Social Studies: 3 credits
Includes one credit in U.S. History & Geography (Standard, Honors, or AP), one credit in World History & Geography (Standard, Honors, or AP) or AP European History or AP Human Geography, and 1/2 credit from U.S. Government and Civics (Standard or AP), and ½ credit Economics (Standard or AP).
Wellness: 1 credit
Physical Education: 0.5 credits
Personal Finance: 0.5 credits
World Language: 2 credits
Two credits must be obtained in the same language.
Fine Arts: 1 credit
Focus Area: 3 credits
Electives focused on a particular concentration beyond the CORE requirements in one of the following areas: Math and Science, Career and Technical Education (CTE), Fine Arts, Humanities, or Advanced Placement (AP)
High School Courses Taken in Middle School
Students enrolled in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) who have taken the equivalent of a high school level course in middle school shall receive high school credit for graduation, provided that the students receive a passing grade in the course. Students must take the semester examination for the course as required for students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12). The credit will be placed on the student's transcript and calculated in the high school GPA.
Students enrolled in grades nine (9) through twelve (12) who have taken the equivalent of a high school level course in middle school shall receive high school credit for graduation, provided that the students receive a passing grade in the course. Students must take the semester examination for the course as required for students in grades nine (9) through twelve (12). The credit will be placed on the student's transcript and calculated in the high school GPA.
Area of Focus
Each student must have 3 electives in a single area:
Each student must have 3 electives in a single area:
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Area of Focus
Advanced Placement (AP) Career and Technical Education (CTE) Fine Arts Humanities Math and Science |
Courses Included
A total of 3 credits will satisfy the requirements for this focus area- above the required graduation requirements. Students must earn 3 or may earn 4 credits in one of the CTE programs of study. If a student chooses Fine Arts as a focus area, he or she must earn 3 credits in addition to the 1 credit that is required for every graduate. To have a Humanities focus, a student must earn 3 credits in addition to the 4 English credits, 3 Social Studies credits, and 2 World Language credits required for graduation. The Science and Math focus area requires a student to enroll in 3 or more additional science or math courses. |
