Graduation Requirements
|
SUBJECT |
REQUIRED COURSES |
Graduates of
2006 - 2008 |
Graduates of 2009 + |
|
English |
English 9,
English 10,
English 11,
English 12 or AP Literature or AP Language |
4 credits |
4 credits |
|
Social Studies |
World Cultures,
World History (or AP World History or AP European History)
US History (or AP US History) |
4 credits |
4 credits |
|
Mathematics |
Algebra 1,
Geometry,
Algebra II & Trigonometry |
3 credits |
3 credits |
|
Science |
* Physical Science, Biology |
3 credits |
3 credits |
|
Modern Language |
Three consecutive Spanish courses
(Mandarin is offered as an additional language program) |
3 credits |
3 credits |
|
Physical and
Health Education |
Physical and Health Education 1 & 2 (Integrated Health and PE) |
-
2 credits |
-
2 credits |
|
The Arts |
|
2 credits |
2 credits |
|
Computers |
Principles of Technology
|
0.5 credit |
- |
|
Community
Service |
10 Hours each school year
in grades 9 - 12 |
40 hours |
40 hours |
|
Additional Courses |
Including SAT Course |
3.5 credits |
4 credits |
|
SAT Exams |
Every student must write an SAT exam |
|
|
|
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION |
25 CREDITS |
25 CREDITS |
* An exception exists for students with outstanding achievement who are committed to the Sciences. Physics and Chemistry must be completed, as a graduation requirement, if permission to waive Physical Science is granted.
