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Classes of 2021 , and 2022 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 — Modern World History ( 1 ) Credit – US History or AP US History ( ½ ) Credit – Civics in Action or AP Comparative Government and Politics ( 1 Credit ) ( ½ ) Credit – Foundations of Government or AP US Government and Politics ( 1 Credit )*
* Earning 1 credit in AP US Government and Politics can replace these two ½ credit requirements .
• Arts or Vocational Education ** 1 Credit
• Physical Education / Health Education 2 Credits
• Electives 7 Credits
** 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 .
Beginning with the Class of 2023 and beyond 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 twentyfive ( 25 ) credits , including not fewer than :
• ( 9 ) credits in the humanities ( English , social studies , and fine arts ), including civics and the arts
• ( 9 ) credits in science , technology , engineering , and mathematics
• ( 1 ) credit in physical education and wellness
• ( 1 ) credit in health and safety education
• ( 1 ) credit in world languages
• ( 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
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