To receive a South Carolina High School Diploma, a student must complete twenty-four units of study. The following are course requirements prescribed by the State Board of Education for high school graduation.

English/Language Arts - 4 units

Mathematics - 4 units

Science - 3 units

US History & Constitution - 1 unit

Economics - 0.5 unit

US Government - 0.5 unit

Other Social Studies - 1 unit

Physical Education or JROTC - 1 unit

World Language or Career

and Technology course - 1 unit

Computer Science - 1 unit

Personal Finance - 0.5 unit                                                                

Additional Electives - 6.5 units

By order of the General Assembly of South Carolina, high schools must offer a Comprehensive Health Education Program. Each student shall receive instruction in Comprehensive Health Education that includes Reproductive Health Education and Pregnancy Prevention Education. Comprehensive Health Education is provided through Physical Education classes. Parents may review instructional materials at the school. If the program conflicts with the family’s beliefs, an exception may be requested.

**Minimum diploma requirements do not prepare a student for admission to college.