High School Graduation Requirements

High School Graduation Requirements

Subject Area Description Personal Curriculum Modifications
English Language Arts: 4 credits Aligned with subject area content expectations developed by the Department and approved by the Board of Education No Modifications
Mathematics: 4 credits Algebra 1; Geometry Algebra 2; 1 additional math or math related credit in the final year All Students- Complete at least 3.5 math or math related credits; Complete a math or math related credit in the final year. Algebra 2 modification options- Complete 2.5 credits including .5 credit of Algebra 2 or….; Complete a two year Career and Technical education curriculum which includes .5 credit of Algebra 2 content or….; Complete Algebra 2 over 2 years with credit given for each year
Science: 3 credits Biology; Chemistry; 1 additional Science Credit No Modification
Social Studies: 3 credits .5 Civics; .5 Economics; U.S. History and Geography; World History and Geography No modification of Civics; 2 credits must be earned... Modified only if student takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English, Language Arts, Math, Science, or World Languages
Health and Physical Education: 1 credit Credit guidelines developed by the Michigan Department of Education Modification only if student takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World Language
Visual Performing, Applied Arts: 1 credit Credit guidelines developed by the Michigan Department of Education Modification only if student takes additional credit (s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World Languages
World Languages: 2 credits Begins with the Class of 2016- Credits earned in Grades 9-12 or…; An equivalent learning experience in grades K-12 No modification
Online Learning Experience Online course or learning experience or…..; Online experience is incorporated into each of the required experiences No modification
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