High School Graduation Credit Requirements

Minimum Credits for Academic Diploma - 21

Credits   Subject
2 Bible
4 English
3 Social Studies (U.S. + 2 others)
3 Math (Algebra I + 2 others)
2 Science (Biology +1 other)
1 Physical Education
1 Fine Arts
5 Electives: Any course not used to fulfill another requirement. These courses should be chosen in accordance with the program of study being pursued

The credits listed above are the minimum requirements for a high school diploma.  Students planning to attend college or pursue specialized studies are strongly recommended to plan a course program which includes a foreign language and/or other specific high school courses directed toward specific disciplines. Below are course recommendations for a college preparatory program.

Definition of Credits


College Preparatory Program

  • Minimum requirements listed above

  • Math
    Algebra I
    Geometry
    Algebra II or AlgebraII/Trigonometry

  • Science: 3 credits
    Biology
    Chemistry and/or Physics
    One other science (if student elects not to take both chemistry and physics)

  • Foreign Language:
    At least 2 credits; 2 years of same language

 

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