The minimum number of credits required for graduation in North Carolina is 22 credits. Franklin County Schools recommends that students take 28 credits.
Franklin County Schools’ policy 3460 specifies the following numbers of course units to determine classification:
State Requirement: 22 Total Credits
Local Recommendation: 28 Total Credits
18 units to be a senior with a schedule that qualifies for graduation
12 units to be classified as a junior
6 units to be classified as a sophomore
NOTE: In the event of conflict between State requirements and FCS Board (Policy 3460), the State requirements shall prevail; however, FCS can and does have requirements in addition to State requirements for promotion and graduation.
Mid-Year Graduation (After Seven Semesters)
Seniors who wish to graduate at the midpoint of their senior year through acceleration, will need to consult with their school counselor regarding
graduation credits and all local requirements prior to the beginning of the seventh semester. If a student is approved for midyear graduation and
schedules have been adjusted accordingly, the decision to graduate after seven semesters becomes binding. Each FCS high school holds one graduation ceremony in June for all graduates.