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Graduation Requirements


230 Credits are required for graduation
9th Grade:   55 credits
10th Grade: 110 credits
11th Grade: 170 credits
12th Grade: 230 credits

English 40 credits
College Preparatory Mathematics 20 credits

Laboratory Sciences
Biological Science
Physical Science


10 credits
10 credits
Social Science 30 credits
Visual and Performing Arts 10 credits
Applied Technology 10 credits
Health 5 credits
Life Skills 5 credits
Physical Education 20 credits
Elective Courses 70 credits
Total Core Curriculum Credits 160 credits
 

English  
40 Credits

  • English 9A-9B

  • English 10A-10B

  • American Literature-Contemporary Composition

  • Expository Composition-Senior English Elective

Mathematics 
20 Credits

  • Algebra 1A-1B or Algebra 2A-2B

  • Geometry A-B

Science 
20 Credits

  • Biology A-B

  • Adv. Physical Science A-B

Social Studies 
30 Credits

  • Modern World History A, B

  • U. S. History: 20th Century A, B

  • Principles of American Democracy - Economics

Visual and Performing Arts 
10 Credits

Applied Technical Arts
10 Credits

  • Computer Literacy (5 credits or proficiency)

Health 
5 Credits

Life Skills for 21st Century
5 Credits

Physical Education 
20 Credits

Elective Courses
70 Credits

TOTAL
230 Credits


STATE PROFICIENCY TESTING

SENIOR PORTFOLIO including:

  • cover letter

  • cops test

  • personal statement

  • three letters of recommendation

  • resume

  • awards

  • specialized electives

  • extra-curricular activities

Meet the non-course requirements listed below:

  • Computer Literacy for the Class of 2004 and beyond.  (Class, or test out) See Computer Literacy Criteria Checklist.
  • Career Pathways for the Class of 2006 and Beyond.
  • Service Learning for the Class of 2007 and Beyond.