Graduation Requirements

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND REGULATIONS FOR GRADUATION

POLICY: IHF

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION POLICY

A minimum of 20 credits are required for graduation as follows:

Required Subjects Credits

English 4 credits

Mathematics 3 credits*

Social Studies required courses 3 credits **

Physical Sciences 1 credit

Biological Sciences 1 credit

Physical Education 1 credit

Health 1/2 credit

Fine/Practical Arts (1/2 must be fine arts) 1 credit

Information and Communications Technologies 1/2 credit course or portfolio***

Open Electives 5 credits (see below for more information)

*Including a credit in algebra that can be earned through a sequential, integrated, or applied program beginning with the Class of 2009.

** These courses incorporate the NH State Minimum Requirements of US and NH History (1 credit), US and NH Government/Civics (1/2 credit), Economics (1/2 credit), and World History, Global Studies, or Geography (1/2 credit). This also incorporates a district requirement of 1/2 credit in Modern America.

*** Beginning with the Class of 2009, students must demonstrate proficiency in computers/technology at the high school. See Computer Education.

OPEN ELECTIVES (5 Credits)

AWARDING OF CREDIT

COMMUNITY SERVICE

MINIMUM CREDIT ACCUMULATION

NORMAL COURSE LOAD