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Requirements for Regular High School Diploma
  

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Requirements for a Regular High School Diploma

Core Courses
Credits Required
English

4

Math (including Algebra I or its equivalent)*

3

Science (including both a biological and physical science)

3

Social studies

U.S. History – 1 credit

Economics – ½ credit

Government – ½ credit

World History, Ancient History, World

Geography or AP European History

AP World Geography 1 credit

AP World History

3

Physical Education

1

Lifetime Wellness

1

University Path Technical Path

Course

Credits

Students choose one of these two paths or the dual path option.

Course

Credits

Foreign Language

2

(In the same language)

Technical Courses

4

(Focused on a technical area)

Visual or Performing Arts

1
Electives

3

Electives

4

TOTAL

22

TOTAL

22

And . . .

TCAP Gateway Exams must be passed in English II, Algebra I and Biology I.

*Beginning with freshman class of 2005-2006, only 1 course prior to Algebra I may count towards the math requirement.