Academic

Students must earn a total of 24 credits. 

• 17 of these credits are foundational

• 7 of these credits are electives

• Students who plan to attend a 4-year university should take: Algebra 2, a world language (2 years), and a quantitative course their senior year. You can learn more about College Academic Distribution Requirements (CADRs) here.

Students must complete a graduation pathway. There are a variety of ways to meet this requirement:

• Pass the SBA

  • ELA—2548

  • Math—2595

• Pass dual credit courses

• Take Advanced Placement (AP) courses with a 3 or higher, or earn a C+ or better

• Meet the SAT/ACT benchmark

  • SAT: 

    • ELA—410

    • Math—430

  • ACT: 

    • ELA—14

    • Math—16

• Pass a Bridge to College English and/or Bridge to College Math course

• CTE: Complete 4 courses is a CTE cluster

• Earn a cut score on the ASVAB (31)

• Combination: Any combination of above options

• Students begin their High School and Beyond Plan (HSPB) in middle school

• Components of the HSBP are: 

  • Identification of career goals, aided by a skills and interest assessment

  • Identification of educational goals

  • A four-year plan for course-taking that fulfills state and local graduation requirements and aligns with the student's career and educational goals

  • By the end of twelfth grade, a current resume or activity log that provides a written compilation of the student's education, any work experience, and any community service 

  • The HSBP is completed during advisory through SchooLinks