In the state of Texas as a public school student, you are required to attain 22 credits throughout your high school years (Learn, 2021). To earn these credits, you are required to pass each class with a 70 or above and attend class 90% of the time (Navigate Life Texas, 2021).
The 22 credits include:
4 English credits
2 foreign language credits
3 math credits
3 science credits
3 social studies credits
1 physical education credit
1 fine arts credit
5 elective credits
In addition to acquiring the 22 academic credits, you will be required to pass 5 STAAR EOC exams. For more information, please click here.
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