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REQUIRED GRADUATION CREDITS
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In order to assist students in preparing their schedules for the next school year, the following information concerning scheduling and graduation requirements has been prepared.
Beginning in grade nine, students must accumulate 25 graduation credits. All students are required to take and pass courses listed under “Required Credits”. Students may choose from a variety of courses offered to meet the “Pathway Credit” requirements, as determined by their career plan. Students are required to take 6 credits each year.
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Subject Area
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Required Credits
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Pathway Credits
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Total Credits
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English/Communications
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2 English Language Arts 9 (H)
English Language & Literature 10 (H)
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2
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4
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Mathematics
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2 Algebra I or Algebra II (Algebra I can be taken
in 8th grade)
Geometry or Integrated Math I
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1
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3
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Science
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2 Science 9
Biology
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1
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3
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Social Studies
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2 Modern American History 9
World History (H) (10-12)
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1
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3
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Health and Physical Education
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.5 Health & Fitness I (9)
.5 Health & Fitness II (10-12)
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1
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2
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Technology Literacy
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.5 21st Century Computer Literacy 10
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.5
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1
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Career/Life Readiness
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.5 Career Planning and Development
.5 Financial Literacy
.5 Successful Living
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1.5
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Additional Pathway Credits
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2 of the 8 credits must fall under Arts/Humanities/Language
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8
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7.5
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Total
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25
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