Graduation Requirements

aacps graduation requirements

All graduating seniors must earn a minimum of 26 credits in order to earn a diploma.

See page 2 in AACPS 2023-24 High School Program of Study for details.

analyzing your transcript

To assist you with selecting ELECTIVE courses for next year, your transcript provides important information about what classes you still need to take to meet you graduation requirements.

Completer pathways

Within the 26 credits students must take to earn a diploma, there are certain courses within specific pathways to meet Maryland State Graduation Requirements. The Completer Pathways offered at NCHS are listed below. Students may graduate with DUAL COMPLETER programs, in which they satisfy requirements for more than one pathway. Click on each link for more information.