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Requirements for Graduation |
To prepare Michigan’s students with the knowledge and skills needed for the jobs in the 21st Century, the State of Michigan has enacted a rigorous new set of statewide graduation requirements that are among the best in the nation. With these new graduation requirements, students will be well-prepared for future success in college and the workplace.
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
a Math related class 1.0 credit
= 4.0 credit
Physical Education .5 credit
Health .5 credit
Computer Applications (Class of 2011 & 2012) .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.
Students are required to be enrolled in 6 credits per year. The
following point system is used to numerically represent letter grades:
A 4.0 C 2.0
A - 3.8 C- 1.8
B+ 3.5 D+ 1.5
B 3.0 D 1.0
B- 2.8 D- .8
C+ 2.5 E .0