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Graduation Requirements

Subject Years Academic Credits
English 4 40
Social Studies
  • 1 year World History (10th grade)
  • 1 year U.S. History (11th grade)
  • 1 year Economics/Government (12th grade)
3 30
Math (Algebra 1 & Geometry) 3 30
Physical Education 2 20
Science 2 20
Fine Arts or Foreign Language 1 10
Health 1 semester 5
Electives   65
Total   220
A normal course load for a school year is six (6) courses per semester or 60 credits a year. Students must pass math, science, foreign language, and elective courses with a grade of "C" or better to progress in that particular academic sequence.
 
Students who retake a course they have already passed will not receive credit twice, unless the course is designated MBRFC (May Be Repeated For Credit).
 
A one-period course for one semester (18 weeks) is equivalent to five (5) high school credits.
 
A one-period course for a school year (36 weeks) is equivalent to ten (10) high school credits.