Academics

Graduation Requirements

In order for students to graduate the following criteria must be met:

  • Total required credits (145)
  • Total elective credits (85)
  • Total credits required to graduate (230)
 230 Total Credits Required
  • English (40)
  • Mathematics (20)
  • Social Science (30)
    • World History (10)
    • U.S. History (10)
    • Civics (5)
    • Economics (5)
  • Science (20)
    • Life Science (10)
    • Physical Science (10)
  • Physical Education (20)
  • Fine Arts (5)
  • Fine Arts or Foreign Language (5)
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