HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS AND COURSE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR

​ COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS

Graduation Requirements
​College and Career Readiness Considerations
College Admissions and Scholarship Considerations
​4.0 Credits - English


​3.0 Credits - Math
1.0 Secondary Math 1
1.0 Secondary Math 2
1.0 Secondary Math 3


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3.0 Credits - Science
2.0 credits from two of the five science foundation areas: Earth Systems, Biological Science, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science PLUS: 1.0 from the foundation courses or Applied or Advanced Foundation science core list
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3.5 Credits - Social Studies
1.0 U.S. History
1.0 Geography
1.0 World Civilization
0.5 U.S. Government and Citizenship
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1.5 Credits - Fine Arts
1.0 Credit - Career and Technical Education (CTE)
1.5 Credits - Physical Education
.5 Credit - Digital Studies
.5 Credit - Financial Literacy
8.0 Credits - Electives
​27 Credits for High School Diploma

​World Language




For further details and information go to the Student Planning Guide 
In English concentrate on developing technical reading, writing, and research skills.
​​Take required math courses and focus on math concepts related to your career goal. Try concurrent enrollment math class in the senior year. Students interest in STEM degrees should take at least one math course beyond Secondary Math 3 (Algebra II)
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Three credits of science will prepare you for college. Choose foundation, applied, or advanced courses aligned with your CCR-Plan goals.
Student interested in STEM degrees should take at least 4 credits of science.

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​Select social studies classes that provide the strong academic foundation and enable you to explore a variety of career paths.


Choose electives that concentrate in a pathway that meet your high school graduation requirements and provide depth (two or more courses) in an area of interest.




​Recommend 2.0 years of the same world language, other than English, in grades
​6-12. 
College and university admissions requirements will likely include:
  • Rigorous courses throughout high school (i.e. Honors, AP, IB, and Dual/Concurrent Enrollment courses)
  • Grades and/or proficiency scores
  • ACT and/or SAT test scores
  • Satisfactory completion of high school core course requirement and maximizing your high school experience
​Merit Scholarships will require evidence of your high school GPA and/or proficiency scores and ACT or SAT test result to determine eligibility and may include:
  • Academic achievement and awards or distinctions
  • Involvement in students clubs and organizations, athletics, other extracurricular activities, and/or work experience
  • A significant commitment to community engagement, citizenship, and leadership
  • Ability to contribute to and benefit from a culturally and intellectually diverse learning community
Some scholarships may have specific course requirements or recommendations that you should consider in creating your high school 4-year plan, such as:
  • World Language
  • Concurrent enrollment
  • CTE concentrator or completer requirements​