among pennsylvania's 500 public school districts, graduation requirements widely vary. solanco school board has determined that a pupil must earn 26 credits to graduate, including: math - 3 credits, english - 4 credits, social studies - 3 credits, science - 3 credits, arts and humanities - 2 credits physical education (fitness 1.5 credits and wellness 0.5 credits) and 8 electives. an additional credit in english, math, science or social studies at the student's choice is required. students must earn 6.00 credits to advance to 10th grade. they must earn 12.00 credits to advance to 11th grade