Graduation Requirements for a University High School Diploma 26.4 credits (for classes of 2010 – 2012) 29.0 credits (for class of 2013) |
| English |
4.0 Credits Communications (1.0) This requirement may be waived with English Department approval after completion of the 1st trimester. In that case, credit of .33 will be awarded for the first trimester only, and students must make up the remaining .66 credit with additional English classes. American Literature (1.0) 2.0 credits of additional English with .33 of composition, .33 of literature, and .33 of speech. (The course catalog indicates if a course fulfills this requirement). |
| Social Studies |
3.0 Credits American Government (.33) |
| Science |
2.0 Credits for the classes of 2010-2012 Conceptual Physics (formerly titled Introduction to Physical Science) (.33) (required for classes of 2011-2013) Earth Systems (.33) (required for classes of 2011-2013) From Magic to Science (.33) (required for classes of 2011-2012) Additional 1.0 credit for the classes of 2010-2012 and 2.0 credit for the class of 2013 |
| Mathematics |
3.0 Credits (for classes of 2010-1012) |
| Fine Arts |
1.0 Credits Visual Art (.33) |
World Language |
1.0 Credit of same language (for classes of 2010-1012) Students may enroll in a language of their choice. Students who plan to attend a four-year college should plan to take three years of the same language. |
| Applied/Technical Arts
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1.0 Credit Computer Applications (.33) Additional .66 credit in Applied/Technical Arts coursework as decided upon by parent, advisor, and student. |
Wellness |
.33 Credit (for classes of 2010-2012) Introduction to Wellness (.33) |
| Electives | to complete credit requirement |
| Interdisciplinary Courses | .66 Credit |
| Internship |
.33 Credit 50 clock hours must be logged to receive .33 credit |
| Community Service |
.33 Credit 50 clock hours must be logged to receive .33 credit |
Special Projects Required to Graduate |
3 half-days of shadowing experience Senior project Portfolio |
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