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Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

High school graduation requirements and college/university entrance requirements are not the same. Course selection should be based on academic, career, and personal interest. Student interests and goals should guide the path through high school.

College admission requirements will vary from school to school and it is recommended that students check admission requirements before applying to their college of choice. Students are encouraged to reach out to their Guidance Counselor if they have questions about graduation requirements or the college admission process.

Subject AreaGraduation RequirementsTotal Credits
Social Studies6 semester courses
( Must include 1 year of US History, 1 year World History, 1 semester of Government, and 1 semester of Economics)
30
English6 semester courses30
Math4 semester courses
( Algebra 1 must be completed)
20
Science4 semester courses
( Must include 1 year of Physical Science and 1 year of Life Science)
20
Visual & Performing Arts2 semester courses10
World Language
CTE
Electives18 semester courses90
Total =200 Credits

* Please note that once a subject area graduation requirement has been fulfilled, all excess credits will be rolled over to the Electives category.

Suggested Course Sequences





English (40 credits)

English 9AEnglish 9B

English 10AEnglish 10B

English 11AEnglish 11B

English 12AEnglish 12B




Mathematics (30 credits minimum)

Algebra 1AAlgebra 1B

Geometry AGeometry B

Algebra 2AAlgebra 2B




Social Studies (30 credits)

World History AWorld History B

US History AUS History B

GovernmentEconomics




Science (20 credits)

Biology A with LabsBiology B with Labs

Chemistry A with LabsChemistry B with Labs




Language other than English (20 credits minimum)

Spanish / French / Other 1ASpanish / French / Other 1B

Spanish / French / Other 2ASpanish / French / Other 2B



Visual & Performing Arts (VPA) (10 credits)

VPA Course AVPA Course B




Electives (50 credits)

College Prep Elective ACollege Prep Elective B

Elective 2 AElective 2 B

Elective 3 AElective 3 B

Elective 4 AElective 4 B

Elective 5 AElective 5 B