Graduation Requirements

                                     Total Credits Required: 23 credits

• English: 4 credits- English I, English II, English III, and English IV
• Math: 4 credits- Integrated I, II, III and a fourth higher-level math course
• Science: 3 credits - Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third lab science
• Social Studies: 3 credits- World History & Geography, US History, Government (.5) and Economics (.5)
• Personal Finance: .5 credit
• Physical Education and Wellness: 1.5 credits- Wellness (1 credit) and PE II (.5 credit)
• Fine Arts: 1 credit - Art I, Band, Chorus, General Music or Theatre I
• World Language: 2 credits -  2 credits in the same language
• Elective Focus: 3 credits 
• Additional Elective: 1 credit

**In addition to the 23 credits required for graduation, students must also take the ACT and the Civics test.

Graduation with Honors

Meet or exceed all four ACT college-readiness benchmark scores:

       English - 18      Math- 22     Reading-22     Science-23

Graduation with Distinction

Students who attain a 3.0 GPA and complete at least one of the following:

• Earn a nationally recognized industry certification
• Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools
• Participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations
• Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist
• Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT
• Attain a score of 3 or higher on two or more advanced placement exams
• Successfully complete the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programs
• Earn 12 or more semester hours of postsecondary credit (4 Dual Enrollment courses, which are available junior and senior year.)