• 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 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 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 To satisfy this credit , students must earn one credit in a course designated with an “ M ” in the EHS Program of Studies ( these courses will be designated beginning with the POS for the 2021-2022 school year ); these courses are to be taken in a student ’ s junior or senior year . To earn the additional 1 credit designated for the mastery-based diploma assessment , students will meet specified requirements and showcase a year ’ s worth of
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