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Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Credit for High School Courses Taken in Middle School
Credit for High School Courses Taken in Middle School
Any high school course listed in the Middle School Course Catalog which is offered at the middle school is eligible for high school credit and will be treated as an equivalent. including mid-term and final assessments. For high school courses taught in middle school, the mid-term assessment will be included in the second quarter grades and the final assessment will be included in the fourth quarter grades. The student’s course grade will be recorded on the high school transcript. The student’s grade will not be calculated into the high school grade point average (GPA). If a student re-takes one of the high school courses taken in middle school for which credit was earned:
The high school grade(s) will be calculated into the GPA, and
Only the first credit will be awarded.
High school credit courses offered in middle school include:
ESOL – English Language Development 1 & 2
Mathematics – Algebra I, Algebra I GT, Geometry G/T, Algebra II G/T, and AP Statistics
Technology Education – Exploring Computer Science & Foundations of Technology
World Language – Spanish I & II, French I & II, and Chinese I & II (where available)
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations
Four-year enrollment may be waived if a student is admitted to a college or another approved post-secondary program and has received prior approval from the principal.
In addition to the Maryland High School Diploma, a student may earn a Certificate of Merit by completing a specified core of credits. For more information, please consult the current Catalog of Approved High School Courses and Policy 8030. Students must also satisfy:
The Career Preparation requirement
The Student Service requirement
The high school assessments requirement
*Taken from the HCPSS Graduation Requirements Website
Student Service Validation Form.pdfStudent Service Learning
Student Service Learning
Download, complete, and submit this Student Service Learning form. Students need a total of 75 hours to graduate. Check your current status through HCPSS Connect.
Student's Graduation Requirement Checklist
Student's Graduation Requirement Checklist
View Graduation Requirements:
View Graduation Requirements:
Log on to HCPSS Connect
Click on “Additional Information” (bottom left)
Click on “Report Cards” (towards top on right) 🡨 You’ll be able to see all report cards here.
Click on “Graduation Requirements” (in menu bar on left under ‘Academic Information’).
Scroll down to view Credit Requirements, Student Service Learning Requirements, and Assessment Requirements.
Credits: Marks which required course(s) have been completed, are in progress, or are still remaining by putting a “1.00” in the respective column. Both completed and courses in progress are both in green! Students should also reach out to counselors with any questions/concerns, especially in regards to specific program or pathway requirements.
Credits: Marks which required course(s) have been completed, are in progress, or are still remaining by putting a “1.00” in the respective column. Both completed and courses in progress are both in green! Students should also reach out to counselors with any questions/concerns, especially in regards to specific program or pathway requirements.
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