GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
English Language Arts 4 credits
Mathematics* 4 credits
Science** 3 credits
Social Studies*** 3 credits
Wellness 1 credit
Physical Education 0.5 credit
Personal Finance 0.5 credit
Foreign Language**** 2 credits
Fine Arts**** 1 credit
Elective Focus 3 credits
Additional SCS Electives 4 credits
TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE 26
English Language Arts 4 credits
Mathematics* 4 credits
Science** 3 credits
Social Studies*** 3 credits
Wellness 1 credit
Physical Education 0.5 credit
Personal Finance 0.5 credit
Foreign Language**** 2 credits
Fine Arts**** 1 credit
Elective Focus 3 credits
Additional SCS Electives 4 credits
TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE 26
A special education diploma may be awarded to students with disabilities who have (1) not met the requirements for a high school diploma, (2) have satisfactorily completed an individualized education program, & (3) have satisfactory records of attendance & conduct.
High School Graduation Requirements:
*Students shall be required to achieve at least the following: Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II (or equivalents) plus one additional mathematics course beyond Algebra II. All students will be enrolled in a math class each year. Students with qualifying disabilities as documented in the individualized education program may take Algebra IA, Algebra IB, Geometry A, and Geometry B for their required math classes over four years. Students who enter 9th grade having earned any high school math credits must still complete four credits in high school taking one math class per year.
**Students shall be required to achieve at least Biology I & either Chemistry or Physics plus another laboratory science. Students with qualifying disabilities in reading and/or math as documented in the individualized education program shall be required to achieve at least Biology I & two other lab science credits.
***The social studies curriculum shall include United States History, World History/World Geography, Economics, and Government.
****In exceptional circumstances, schools may waive the foreign language & fine art requirement for students who are not planning to attend a university to expand & enhance their elective focus.