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Total Required Credits for Graduation 2011 and After |
FOR THE CLASSES OF 2011 AND AFTER
23 TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS FOR GRADUATION
English
Including: 9th Grade English 1.0 credit
10th Grade English 1.0 credit
11th Grade English 1.0 credit
12th Grade English 1.0 credit = 4.0 credits
Science 9th Biology or Honors Biology 1.0 credit
Including: 10th Phys. Science/Chemistry 0.5 credit
Phys. Science/Physics 0.5 credit
or
10th Honors Chemistry 1.0 credit
11th Chemistry or Physics 1.0 credit = 3.0 credits
Social Studies
Including: 9th World History 1.0 credit
10th American History 1.0 credit
11th Government .5 credits
11th Economics .5 credits = 3.0 credits
Mathematics
Including: Algebra I 1.0 credit
Geometry
1.0 credit
Algebra II 1.0 credit
1 Additional Math or
12th Math related class 1.0 credit
= 4.0 credit
Physical Education .5 credit
Health .5 credit
Computer Applications .5 credit
Visual/Performing/Applied Arts 1.0 credit
*On-line course or learning experience See below*
REQUIRED CREDITS = 17 credits
ELECTIVE CREDITS = 6 credits
TOTAL CREDITS TO GRADUATE = 23 credits
*The Education Development Plan (EDP) units fulfill the on-line learning experience required for the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
Credit is earned when a student successfully completes a semester of work. Success is measured by receiving a D- or better in a class. Class credits may vary from 0.5 to 1.5 credits per semester.