Graduation Requirements Preparing for specific personal, vocational or college interests requires careful planning of the student’s course of study. Students interested in highly selective colleges should give special attention to a four-year sequence in mathematics, science, social studies and foreign languages. Most colleges nationwide require more than the minimum graduation requirements. Also, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has ruled that students entering a Division I or Division II college must have had at least 14 academic full-year courses, including two courses in science. Mentors and guidance counselors are ready to help students with their year high school plan. Graduation Requirements Class of 2017 Class of 2018 of 2019 Class of 2020 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits English 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits Math 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits Science 3 ¼ credits 3 ¼ credits 3 ¼ credits 3 ¼ credits PE ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit Health ½ credit Computer Concepts ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit Career Exploration ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit Economics ¼ credit ¼ credit ¼ credit ¼ credit Driver’s Education 12 credits 12 credits 12 credits 12 credits Electives TOTAL 28 credits 28 credits 28 credits 28 credits Specific Requirements English Successful completion of each of the four years of the English sequence is required for graduation (4 – credits). In the junior and senior years, students choose from a number of course options. Mathematics Students must complete three full years of mathematics, Algebra I or higher (3 credits. – Social Studies Two years of social studies is required. Semester courses Early U.S. History, Modern U.S. – History, and Government are required for graduation. Science Two years of science courses are required. Non-dissection courses are Earth Science, Environmental – Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemistry—Advanced Studies, Physics and Physical Science. Consumer Economics The following courses satisfy requirements for consumer economics. – Agricultural Business Management Consumer Economics/Personal Finance Cooperative Education/SVE To keep career options open and because colleges Further Considerations acknowledge the of varied educational experiences, students are encouraged to take
Graduation Requirements Preparing for specific personal, vocational or college interests requires careful planning of the student’s course of study. Students interested in highly selective colleges should give special attention to a four-year sequence in mathematics, science, social studies and foreign languages. Most colleges nationwide require more than the minimum graduation requirements. Also, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has ruled that students entering a Division I or Division II college must have had at least 14 academic full-year courses, including two courses in science. Mentors and guidance counselors are ready to help students with their high school plan. Graduation Requirements Class of 2017 Class of 2018 of 2019 Class of 2020 English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits Math 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits Science 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits 2 credits PE 3 ¼ credits 3 ¼ credits 3 ¼ credits 3 ¼ credits Health ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit Computer Concepts ½ credit Career Exploration ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit Economics ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit ½ credit Driver’s Education ¼ credit ¼ credit ¼ credit ¼ credit Electives 12 credits 12 credits 12 credits 12 credits TOTAL 28 credits 28 credits 28 credits 28 credits Specific Requirements English – Successful completion of each of the four years of the English sequence is required for graduation (4 credits). In the junior and senior years, students choose from a number of course options. Mathematics – Students must complete three full years of mathematics, Algebra I or higher (3 credits. Social Studies – Two years of social studies is required. Semester courses Early U.S. History, Modern U.S. History, and Government are required for graduation. Science – Two years of science courses are required. Non-dissection courses are Earth Science, Environmental Science, Biotechnology, Chemistry, Chemistry—Advanced Studies, Physics and Physical Science. Consumer Economics – The following courses satisfy requirements for consumer economics. Agricultural Business Management Consumer Economics/Personal Finance Cooperative Education/SVE Further Considerations To keep career options open and because colleges acknowledge the of varied educational experiences, students are encouraged to take year
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