Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Pass the MCAS exam in ELA, Math and STE (further explained in the Program of Studies )
Pass four years of English
Pass three years of History/Social Science (to include World History, US History )
Pass three years of Science (to include Physical Science)
Pass three years of Mathematics (to include Algebra & Geometry)
Pass four years of Wellness Education (formerly known as Physical Education) (see below for more details)
Pass one year of Fine Arts (5 credits) (see Program of Studies for courses which fulfill this requirement)
Pass two years of World Language (two years of the same language is strongly recommended)
Demonstrate competency in Computer Technology
Perform and document 40 hours of community service
Complete: 106 credits minimum
Wellness Education Requirements
Definition of the Four Year Wellness Education Graduation Requirement
Grade 9: Students are required to take the 9th Grade Program. It meets two times a week over the course of the entire year.
Grade 10: Students are required to take two different quartered electives (preferably in the same semester). Students are not allowed to take electives marked for Grade 11 and 12 only. (each course is one quarter long)
Grades 11 and 12: Students are required to take two quarter electives by the time of their graduation. This may entail taking two quartered electives during your junior year, or one junior and one senior year. Spaces may be limited in some electives. Seniors are given preference. Grade 12 students cannot not enroll in Quarter 4 electives.
There are Four (4) absence allowed for all Quarter Elective classes. If a student surpasses the 4 absence allowance they must enroll in a different elective in a different quarter to earn PE Graduation requirement credit and may require changes to their schedule in order to complete this requirement.