below. Note that permission to enroll in the Minimum Program as described in this will be granted only if a written agreement is reached among the student, the student’s parent or person standing in parental relation, and the school counselor or appropriate administrator. In order for a student to take courses under the Minimum Program, the student must be at least 16 years of age; have completed at least two credits each in English language arts, math, science, and social studies courses that are required for graduation; or have failed grade 9 one or more times. [See policy EIF(LEGAL).] All students who were enrolled in high school prior to the 2014–15 school year must meet the following credit and course requirements for graduation under the programs listed or may choose to pursue the Foundation graduation program as described on page 49: Number of Advanced/ Number of Number of Credits: Distinguished Credits: Recommended Achievement Courses Program English/Language 4 4 4 Arts Mathematics 3 4 4 Science 3 4 4 Social Studies, 4 4 4 Economics Physical Education* 1 1 1 Speech 0.5 0.5 0.5 Language other than 2 3 English Fine Arts 1 1 1 Locally required 1 credit in 1 credit in Technology 1 credit in courses Technology Electives** 6.5 credits 4.5 credits 3.5 credits
below. Note that permission to enroll in the Minimum Program as described in this will be granted only if a written agreement is reached among the student, the student’s parent or person standing in parental relation, and the school counselor or appropriate administrator. In order for a student to take courses under the Minimum Program, the student must be at least 16 years of age; have completed at least two credits each in English language arts, math, science, and social studies courses that are required for graduation; or have failed grade 9 one or more times. [See policy EIF(LEGAL).] All students who were enrolled in high school prior to the 2014–15 school year must meet the following credit and course requirements for graduation under the programs listed or may choose to pursue the Foundation graduation program as described on page 49: Courses Number of Credits: Program Number of Credits: Recommended Number of Advanced/ Distinguished Achievement English/Language Arts 4 4 4 Mathematics 3 4 4 Science 3 4 4 Social Studies, Economics 4 4 4 Physical Education* 1 1 1 Speech 0.5 0.5 0.5 Language other than English 2 3 Fine Arts 1 1 1 Locally required courses 1 credit in Technology 1 credit in Technology 1 credit in Electives** 6.5 credits 4.5 credits 3.5 credits
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