Course	Required Credits
English	4
Social Studies**	3.5
Mathematics**	3
Science**	3
Physical Education**	1
Health**	.5 (Embedded)
Electives	6.5
The Arts	1
Total credits required to earn a diploma	22.5

Semester Course = .5 credit

**Notes:

• Social Studies: Three credits must follow the grade 9-11 sequence; .5 credits must be in either the 12th grade Global Studies/Economics G course or an
• elective AP or IB course. Psychology G or Sociology G may be taken in addition to 3.5 but will not fulfill the graduation requirements for Social Studies.
• Math: Students must complete a Higher Algebra credit, its equivalent or higher level, as part of the three-credit requirement. (see “Mathematics” on
• page 58)
• Science: One credit must be a biology credit and one credit must be earned in Chemistry or Physics.
• P.E.: Students with a full course load all four years may be exempt from .5 credit of Physical Education (see “Physical Education” on page 71)
• Health Education is embedded into the educational program throughout the student’s four years. Successful completion of the entire four-year health
• program is required for graduation (see “Health” on page 46). Students do not register for Health; all students are enrolled.