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Required Courses
There are 22 credits required for graduation. The 22 credits consist of core curriculum class credits, specific path (university or technical) requirement class credits & elective class credits. All students must take a minimum of 6 classes per day. The maximum number of classes available per day is 7. It is recommended that freshman students take a Study Hall. All students must score "Proficient" on the following Gateway Exams:
Language Arts (English II), Mathematics (Algebra I), & Science (Biology I).
| CORE CURRICULUM - (**see more information below**) | |
|---|---|
| English (Regular or Honors) | 4 credits |
| Math * | 3 credits |
| Science ** | 3 credits |
| Social Studies *** | 3 credits |
| Wellness (Health/Physical Education) | 1 credit |
| Computer (Keyboarding/Document Formatting) | 1 credit |
| TOTAL | 15 credits |
*Math Requirements: All students must complete Alegbra I or equivalent. Students who enter high school in 2005-2006 and later must also complete one of the following: Geometry, Algebra II, or Technical Geometry.
**Science Requirements: All students must complete Biology I or equivalent and one course in the physical sciences (Physical Science or Chemistry I).
***Social Studies Requirement: All students must complete Economics (0.5 cr.), U.S. Government (0.5 cr.), U.S. History, and World Geography or World History.
| UNIVERSITY PATH | |
|---|---|
| Core Curriculum* | 15 credits |
| Foreign Language* | 2 credits of the same language |
| Fine Arts(Art, Drama, Dance, Band, Vocal) | 1 credit |
| Electives | 4 credits |
| TOTAL | 22 credits |
*University path students must take Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry or another advanced course. Chemistry I is also recommended.
| TECHNICAL PATH | |
|---|---|
| Core Curriculum | 15 credits |
| Technical Program of Study (Cluster)* | 4 credits (might include core computer cl.) |
| Electives | 3 credits |
| TOTAL | 22 credits |
*Technical Program of Study (Clusters) include Agricultural Education, Business Technology, Health Science Education, Family & Consumer Science, Welding and Construction Technology, Automotive and Transportation Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Marketing Education, and Process Control Technology.
Students on the DUAL PATH must meet the University Path requirements plus 4 elective credits must be in a Technical Program of Study or Cluster.
Created By: Updated January 2011