EHS Student Publications EHS Program of Studies 2019-2020 | Seite 13

MINIMUM CREDITS,
STANDARDS
COURSE
REQUIREMENTS,
AND
PERFORMANCE
Classes of 2020, 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*
(½) Credit – Foundations of Government or AP US Government and Politics*
*AP Comparative Government and Politics and AP US Government and Politics were
only offered as 0.5 credit options in the 2018-2019 school year. Beginning in the 2019-2020
school year, AP US Government and Politics will become a full-year, one credit course, and
earning one credit in this course can replace these two ½ credit requirements.
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Arts or Vocational Education**
Physical Education/Health Education
Electives
1 Credit
2 Credits
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 twenty-
five (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.
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English
Mathematics
4 Credits
4 Credits
6