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Summary of Graduation Requirements :
I . REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION # 6146
Graduation from our public school implies ( 1 ) that students have satisfactorily completed the prescribed courses of study for the several grade levels in accordance with their respective abilities to achieve , ( 2 ) that they have satisfactorily passed any examinations and satisfactorily demonstrated the district ’ s performance standards , assessed in part by the statewide mastery examinations , established by the faculty and approved by the Board of Education , and ( 3 ) that they have fulfilled the legally mandated number and distribution of credits . Graduation shall not be held until 180 days and 900 hours of actual schoolwork are completed .
Credits and Required Courses : 25 Credits Required
Commencing with the graduating class of 2023 and for each graduating class thereafter , in order to graduate and be granted a diploma , students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of twenty-five ( 25 ) credits , including not fewer than : ( a ) nine ( 9 ) credits in humanities ( English , Social Studies and Fine Arts ) including Civics and the Arts ; ( b ) nine ( 9 ) credits in Science , Technology , Engineering and Mathematics ; ( c ) one ( 1 ) credit in Physical Education and Wellness ; ( d ) one ( 1 ) credit in Health and Safety Education ; ( e ) one ( 1 ) credit in World Languages and ( f ) one ( 1 ) credit mastery-based diploma assessment .
• English 4 Credits
• Mathematics
4 Credits
( must include Algebra 1 unless successfully taken in middle school and Geometry )
• Science
3 Credits
( 3 credits must be in one of the NGSS pathways as defined in the program of studies )
• Social Studies consisting of
3 Credits
( 1 ) Modern World History ( 2 ) Credit US History or AP US History (. 5 ) Credit – Civics in Action *
• (. 5 ) Credit – Foundations of Government *
• * Earning 1 credit in AP US Government and Politics can replace these two credit requirements
• Fine Arts ( Music and / or Visual Arts ) . 5 Credit
• Physical Education / Health Education 2 Credits
• World Language 1 Credit
• Electives
6.5 Credits
Electives should be chosen to ensure that the required 9 credits of humanities and the 9 credits of science , technology , engineering and mathematics are met .
• Mastery-Based Diploma Assessment
1 Credit
Earn one credit in the courses outlined in the mastery-based diploma assessment section of the EHS Programs of Studies
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