Graduation Requirements

All students must earn a minimum number of credits in the following subject areas:

COURSES

English

Social Studies*

Science**

Mathematics

Health and Wellness

The Arts***

Career – Technical – Vocational (CVTE)****

CREDITS

4

3

3 (4.5 = 3 lab courses)

3

1.5

1

1

Required Credits: 16.5

Elective Credits: 7

Total Credits Needed: 23.5


Elective credits may be earned in any of the courses of study offered at Monument.

*Social Studies 9 and U .S. History are required.

**All students must successfully complete a course in Physics, Biology and Chemistry; it is recommended that students take three lab courses during their high school career.

***One full credit must be attained in one or a combination of the following courses:

ART

  • Advanced Art
  • Portfolio
  • Ceramics I, II
  • Design & Computer Graphics
  • Foundation Art I, II
  • Sculpture/3D Design I
  • Studio Art
  • Drawing
  • Painting & Print Making
  • Photography

MUSIC

  • Band
  • Chorus
  • Orchestra
  • Music Theory I, II
  • Music Appreciation I, II
  • Intro to Piano

DRAMA

  • Acting & Directing
  • Advanced Drama

****Students must earn 1 credit in one of the following CVTE courses:

  • Computer Management
  • Building Technology
  • Early Childhood
  • Computer Repair A+
  • Woodworking Tech I
  • Pre-School Program
  • Programming w/Python
  • Woodworking Tech II
  • Intro to Mechanics
  • Accounting
  • Photography
  • Automotive Technology
  • Law
  • Design & Computer Graphics
  • Exploring Technology
  • Marketing
  • Culinary
  • Web Page
  • Design Housing/Green Technology
  • Economics/Financial Literacy
  • Virtual Enterprise
  • MMTV (meet with guidance to use as a CVTE credit)