Graduation Requirements for students in classes of 2013 through 2016
graduation requirements have been modified for the Class of 2017 and beyond.
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| Subject Area | Requirements | Course Offerings |
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English |
4.00 credits |
9th—English 10th—Western Literature 11th—Composition and American Literature 12th—Semester Courses: World Literature, Creative Writing, Contemporary Women Writers, Men's Studies, Multicultural Literature, Film and Literature |
Math |
3.00 credits |
Grades 9-12 Regular Track—Geometry, Algebra II with Trigonometry Functions, Probability, Trigonometry (FPT), Statistics and Discrete Math
Honors Track—Honors Algebra II and Trigonometry, Honors Algebra III and Trigonometry, Honors Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics |
Science |
3.00 credits |
9th—Physical Science 10th—Biology, Honors Biology 11th—Chemistry, Honors Chemistry 12th—Physics, Honors Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Studies |
Social Studies |
4.00 credits |
9th—World History 10th—World History 11th—Modern United States History 11th and 12th Grade Semester Courses: Constitutional Law, Public Policy, Topics in US History, 21st Century, World Religions |
World Language |
3.00 credits |
Grades 9-12—French, Spanish, Mandarin |
Physical Ed. |
2.00 credits |
9th—Physical Education |
Health |
0.25 credits |
9th-Health |
Fine Arts |
3.00 credits |
Art, Drama, Instrumental Music, Vocal Music |
Service Project |
0.50 credits |
Each senior must have completed .5 credits of service in or out of school during the upper school years. |
Senior Seminar |
0.25 credits |
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Senior Performance |
0.25 credits |
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Total Academic credits Required: 23.25 credits |
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Total Required for Graduation: 28.00 credits |
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The remaining credits needed to meet the minimum required for graduation may be earned by taking elective courses offered throughout the curriculum. In the area of fine arts, students are encouraged to take courses in each of the four areas although it is not required. |
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