1. Local Requirements (English) (in addition to State requirements)
In addition to state requirements for English, FCS students will be expected to complete one unit of English Composition or other writing- intensive course prior to graduation.*
2. Electives: 7 units
Additionally, Franklin County has specified that the units for graduation will consistently add up to four units less than a student’s maximum potential. Under the block schedule, a student must earn 28 credits of 32 potential credits. * Students transferring into the Franklin County School system who are currently taking (or have already taken) English II are not required to take English Composition or other writing-intensive course. See Franklin County Schools Policy Code 3460 for additional specific information.
3. 22 Credit High School Diploma Program
The 22 Credit High School Diploma Program will target at-risk students who are experiencing difficulty meeting the specified local requirements of 28 credits for graduation. The rationale of the program is to provide another avenue for Franklin County Schools’ students to earn a high school diploma.
Franklin County Schools’ policy 3460 specifies the following numbers of course units to determine classification:
28 units to graduate
20 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.