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New Graduation Requirements

New Graduation Requirements. Changes to begin with Class of 2013. Changes Include:. Transition from Gateway to EOC as a percentage of semester grade Aligning the curriculum with national standards New assessments One diploma for all students. English Requirements*. English I 1 Credit

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New Graduation Requirements

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  1. New Graduation Requirements Changes to begin with Class of 2013

  2. Changes Include: • Transition from Gateway to EOC as a percentage of semester grade • Aligning the curriculum with national standards • New assessments • One diploma for all students

  3. English Requirements* • English I 1 Credit • English II 1 Credit • English III 1 Credit • AP Language and Composition • English IV 1 Credit • AP English Literature or Composition • Dual English Credit * ESL or English Resource may count for up to two credits of any of the above

  4. Math Requirements • Math – 4 credits: (students must take a math class every year) • Algebra IA & IB 1 Math Credit & 1 Elective Credit • Geometry 1 Credit • Algebra II 1 Credit • Upper level Math 1 Credit • Bridge Math for Students who have not earned a 19 ACT Math • Capstone Math for Students who score 19 or above on ACT Math • STEM Math (Pre- Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Discrete Mathematics)

  5. Science Requirements • Science – 3 Credits • Biology I 1 Credit • Chemistry or Physics 1 Credit • Another Lab. Science 1 Credit

  6. Social Studies Requirements • Social Studies – 3 Credits • W. History or W. Geography 1 Credit • U. S. History 1 Credit • Economics ½ Credit • Government ½ Credit

  7. Fine Art, Foreign Language, and Elective Focus • Fine Art, Foreign Lang., and Elective Focus – 6 Credits • Fine Art 1 Credit • Foreign Language 2 Credits • Elective Focus 3 Credits • Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete three units in the same CTE program area or approved program of study. • Science and math, humanities, fine arts • Other areas approved by the Board of Education • The Fine Art and Foreign Language requirements may be waived for students who are sure they are not going to attend a University and be replaced with courses designed to enhance and expand the elective focus.

  8. Other Changes • P. E. and Wellness – 1.5 Credits: • Wellness 1 Credit • Physical Education ½ Credit • The physical education requirement may be met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas including but not limited to marching band, AFJROTC, cheerleading, and interscholastic athletics. • Personal Finance ½ Credit

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