Graduation Requirements

Total Credits Needed for Graduation

Class of 2016 – 2018 – 21 credits 

Class of 2019 – 2035 – 22 credits

Required Subject Areas:

English: 4 credits (Required Courses: English 9, English10, English11, 

English 12 – general, honors, advanced, or AP)

Math: 4 credits (Required Courses: Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II) * 

Science: 3 credits (Required Courses: Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and one additional Science credit)* 

Social Studies: 3 credits (Required Courses: US History, Civics/Economics, and World History)* 

Physical Education: .5 credits* 

Health: .5 credits* 

Visual, Performing, Applied Arts: 1 credit* 

Language Other Than English: 2 credits* 

Elective Areas: Make up the remainder of credits needed for graduation

More Detailed information is in the Pennfield High School Curriculum Guide