Graduation Requirements

DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

· 1 common set of requirements for all students

· 23 total units required for all students

· 4 units of English Language Arts required for all students

· 4 units of Mathematics required for all students

· 4 units of Science required for all students (the 4^th science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements)

· 3 units of Social Studies required for all students, all courses are specifically identified

· 1 unit of Health and Physical Education required for all students; 3 units of JROTC may be used to meet the requirement

· A total of 3 units required from: CTAE and/or Foreign Language and/or Fine Arts for all students (Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution or other post-secondary institution must take two units of the same foreign language.)

· 4 additional elective units for all students

· Visit Website www.doe.k12.ga.us (Go to State Board of Education; Click on State Education Rules ; then click on 160-4-2-.48)

CCHS Graduation Requirements

Areas of Study Units Required

English/Language Arts 4

Mathematics 4

Science 4

Social Studies 3

CTAE*/Fine Arts/Foreign Language 3(Pathway)

Health/Personal Fitness 1(0.5 Health, 0.5 PE)

Additional Electives 4

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Total Units Needed (Minimum) 23

*CTAE= Careers, Technical, and Agricultural Education