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 .
Commencing with the graduating class of 2023 ( beginning with the incoming class of 2019-2020 ) and for each graduating class thereafter , in order to graduate and be granted a diploma , students most satisfactorily complete a minimum of twenty-five ( 25 ) credits , including not fewer that ( 1 ) nine credits in the humanities , including civics and the arts ; ( 2 ) nine credits in science , technology , engineering and mathematics ; ( 3 ) one credit in physical education and wellness ; ( 4 ) one credit in health and safety education ; ( 5 ) one credit in world languages and ( 6 ) a one credit mastery-based diploma assessment .
Credits and Required Courses : 24 Credits Required
• 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 ) Credit from one of the following courses : World History Modern World History ( 1 ) Credit US History (. 5 ) Credit – Civics in Action or AP Comparative Government and Politics
• (. 5 ) Credit – Foundations of Government or AP US Government and Politics
• ( Earning 1 credit in AP US Government and Politics can replace the . 5 Civics in Action and . 5 Foundations of Government Requirements )
• Arts or Vocational Education * 1 Credit
(* this credit may be taken in any one or a combination of the following areas : Business , Art , Music , Technology Education , and Family and Consumer Sciences ) Physical Education / Health Education
2 Credits
• Electives 7 Credits
8