Graduation Requirements
The state of Georgia requires that students earn a minimum of 23 credits in the areas below to be eligible for high school graduation.
English/Language Arts: 4 credits
9th Grade Literature, American Literature, 2 additional approved Literature courses
Math: 4 credits
Algebra, Geometry, Advanced Algebra, 1 additional approved Math course
Science: 4 credits
Biology, Physical Science OR Physics, Chemistry OR Environmental Science OR Earth Systems, 1 additional approved science course
Social Studies: *4 Credits
World History, *American Government, US History, and *Economics
*Students who transfer to Douglas County from another school may have earned 0.5 credit in American Government and 0.5 credit in Economics. This will satisfy the graduation requirement in those courses.
Health and Personal Fitness: 1 credit
CTAE/Fine Arts/Foreign Language: 3 credits
Additional electives in any subject: 3 credits
Note: The above requirements are for high school graduation in the state of Georgia only. Four-Year College admission requirements may vary. For example, most colleges require two credits of the same foreign language.
Graduation Recognitions
Honor Grad
3.75 GPA
5 Core Classes Senior Year
No Fs
2 Credits of the same Foreign Language
Board Scholar
3.5 GPA
One extra core class any year in high school
No Fs
2 Credits of the same Foreign Language
Academic Seal
3 AP or Dual Enrollment credits or 2 certificate completions from CCI
Fine Arts Seal
3 Visual Art, Band, Chorus, or Drama credits: 2 in the same discipline
Foreign Language Seal
3 credits of the same foreign language taken in high school
CTAE Seal
CTAE Pathway completion, or Work Based Learning completion
Cords, Stoles, Medals, Etc.
Each organization (club/society) has their own requirements for cords and other graduation regalia. Students need to contact organization sponsors regarding graduation regalia requirements. Only school recognized organizations’ regalia can be worn at graduation. Outside club/organization cords, stoles, etc. can not be worn during the ceremony.
Graduation FAQs
Do I need to take foreign language to graduate?
No, foreign language is not required for graduation but most 4-year colleges require two credits of foreign language for admission.
Is there any class that can waive the Health/Personal Fitness requirement?
Yes. Three credits of JROTC can waive the Health/Personal Fitness requirement.
Is there any standardized testing required for graduation?
All students must take and End of Course Exam (EOC) at the completion of Algebra, Biology, American Literature, and US History. The EOC will average as a percentage of the student's overall grade in the class.
Do I need community service hours to graduate?
No. There is no community service requirement for graduation.
