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 |
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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.
