To be eligible to graduate with a South Carolina High School Diploma, students must earn 24 required units of credit as outlined below.Â
Grade 9
In order to be classified as a ninth grade student, the individual must have met the requirements of the Grade Eight Promotion Standards.
Grade 10
In order to be classified as a tenth grade student, the individual must have completed six units which include:
One unit in English 1
One unit in Mathematics
Grade 11
In order to be classified as an eleventh grade student, the individual must have completed twelve units which include:
Two unites in English
Two units in Mathematics
One unit in Science
Students in the third year of high school will be administered the ACT or SAT and WorkKeys Assessments.
Grade 12
In order to be classified as a twelfth grade student, the individual must have completed eighteen units which include:
Three units in English
Three units in Mathematics
Two units in Science