Graduation Requirements
H I G H S C H O O L
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
| English | 40 credits |
| Math (a) | 30 credits |
| Science (b) | 20 credits |
| Social Studies (c) | 30 credits |
| Visual or Performing Arts; or Foreign Language (World Languages) | 10 credits |
| English; Mathematics; Science; Social Studies; Visual or Performing Arts; Foreign Language (World Languages); Career Technical Education; or Technology Education | 20 credits |
| Physical Education | 20 credits |
| Family Health | 5 credits |
| Ethnic Studies (d) (5 credits) (Requirement begins with the class of 2024) | |
| Additional Elective Courses | 45 credits |
| Total | 220 credits |
(a) See Board Policy 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements for information about which mathematics courses meet the graduation requirements.
(b) Including biological and physical sciences.
(c) Including United States history and geography; world history, culture, and geography; a one-semester course in American government and civics; and a one-semester course in economics.
(d) Ethnic Studies requirement (for class of 2024 and beyond) can be fulfilled through the successful completion of a qualifying course that meets the district’s ethnic studies specifications.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- 60 hours of community service, targeted toward potential career pathways when possible, or 60 hours of an unpaid non-credit earning internship; or a combination of the two.
- Completion of a 10-year college and career-readiness plan prior to beginning tenth grade
For more information, see:
Board Policy 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements and
Administrative Regulation 6146.1 High School Graduation Requirements.