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Early County High School

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

A course shall count only once for satisfying any unit of credit requirement for graduation. 

Areas of Study Units Required
STATE Required Units:  
(I) English/Language Arts* (9th Lit & American Lit) 4
(II) Mathematics* (Algebra I & Geometry) 4
(III) Science* (Biology & Physical Science - Chemistry or Environmental) 4
*The 4th Science may be used to meet both science & elective requirements.
(IV) Social Studies* (American, Civics, Econ & World History) 3
(V) CTAE and/or Modern Language/Latin and/or Fine Arts* 3
(VI) Health and Physical Education** 1
(VII) Electives 4
   
Additional Local Requirements:  
Social Studies: unit in addition to 3 required by state* 1
A Math and English must be taken each year of High School
   
TOTAL STATE & LOCALLY REQUIRED UNITS 24 (Minimum)

 

Program of Study

Recommended programs of study based on the student’s stated post high school plans for continuing his/her education and/or entering the workforce, will be available for each student through the high school guidance office. Students will be expected to follow individual programs of study in completing course requirements for graduation.  Selection of additional electives will allow the student further opportunity of improving their readiness for college, university, technical college, military and/or work force. Programs of study will include University School Ready (USR) and Technical School Ready (TSR).

Promotion / Retention

To be promoted students must earn credits as listed below:

Promoted to 10th Grade — 6 credits

Promoted to 11th Grade — 12 Credits

Promoted to 12th Grade — 18 credits