Graduation Requirements
Total Credits Required
In order to graduate from high school, you need a total of 26 credits. These credits must be made up of specific content areas and requirements, which are explained in more detail on this page.
English
Four of the 26 credits need to be English courses. Here is a typical 4-year schedule for English. The specific course you take depends on the academy that you are enrolled in.
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Math
Four of the 26 credits need to be math courses. Here is a typical 4-year schedule for math. The specific course you take depends on the academy that you are enrolled in.
| Grade Level | Math Course |
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Science
Four of the 26 credits need to be science courses. Here is a typical 4-year schedule for math. The specific course you take depends on the academy that you are enrolled in.
| Grade Level | Science Course |
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Social Studies
Four of the 26 credits need to be social studies courses. Here is a typical 4-year schedule for math. The specific course you take depends on the academy that you are enrolled in.
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Health and PE
All students are required to have a half of a credit in PE and a half of a credit in health. For students who take 3 semesters of ROTC, the health and PE requirement is fulfilled.
Pathway Requirement
All students are required to complete 3 courses in one pathway. For a detailed list of pathway courses, view this resource.
Foreign Language Requirement
Students who plan to attend a 4-year college must take two credits of Spanish.
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