EHS Student Program of Studies 2022-23 | Page 13

SPED
Visual Arts
World Language
Bridgette Birchall bbirchall @ enfieldschools . org 860-253-6578
Chris Scioscio cscioscio @ enfieldschools . org 860-763-7031
Amy Jensen ajensen @ enfieldschools . org 860-253-5556
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
A graduate of the Enfield Public Schools must have earned a minimum of 25 credits , must have met the established credit distribution requirement , and must have earned a 1.7 ( C- ) average for all courses required for graduation . In accordance with Connecticut General Statutes , students must also meet additional performance standards in literacy , numeracy , and science , with the goal of improving learning for every student .
MINIMUM CREDITS , COURSE REQUIREMENTS , AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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 , as outlined below :
• 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 * ( ½ ) Credit – Foundations of Government * * Earning 1 credit in AP US Government and Politics can replace these two ½ credit requirements .
• Fine Arts ( Music and / or Visual Arts )
0.5 Credit
• Physical Education / Health Education
2 Credits
• World Language
1 Credit
• Electives
6.5 Credits
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