Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate, students must meet the following conditions:

A. Successful Completion of 24 Credits

The first condition in order to graduate from Coventry High School is that all students must earn at least 24 credits. The specific course credits needed to meet minimum graduation requirements are listed below. The remainder of the student’s schedule is derived from elective classes from the courses listed in this Program of Studies booklet.

Course Requirement Note

English 4 credits Taken every year

Math¹ 4 credits Taken every year. See note ¹

Science 3 credits

Social Studies 3 credits Must pass American Government 2 and 3

Physical Education/Health 2 credits Taken every year

World Language or Literacy/Reading 2 credits Language required unless Literacy mandated

Computer/Technology Literacy .5 credit

Visual or Performing Arts .5 credit Includes art, photography, music, drama

Elective Classes 4.5-8.5 credits

24 total credits needed to graduate out of a four-year possibility of 28 credits

¹Seniors may choose to take a math-related course in their fourth year. A qualifying math-related course is indicated in the Program of Studies, and includes accounting, specific CTE program and several classes in the Science Department.

Proficiency Based Graduation Requirements