Graduation Requirements

Language Arts - 12 Credits

English 9 3 Credits

English 10 3 Credits

English 11 3 Credits

English 12 3 Credits

Social Studies - 11 Credits

Social Studies 9 3 Credits

World History 3 Credits

U.S. History 3 Credits

Economics (Grade 12) 1 Credit

Government (Grade 12) 1 Credit

Math - 9 Credits

Intermediate Algebra 3 Credits

Geometry 3 Credits

Algebra II 3 Credits

Science - 9 Credits

Earth and Space Science 3 Credits

Biology 3 Credits

Chemistry or Physics 3 Credits

Physical Education - 2 Credits

PE 9 Sports Activities for Life 1 Credit

PE 10 Fitness in Team Sports 1 Credit

Fine Arts - 2 Credits

Visual Arts, Music or Other Arts 2 Credits

Health - 1 Credit

Health (10th Grade) 1 Credit

Personal Finance - 1 Credits

Personal Finance* 1 Credit

*Taken in 10, 11 or 12th

Electives - 18 Credits

AVID

Visual or Performing Arts

Family & Consumer Science

Business and Marketing

Career & Technical Education

BCCA

... and more!

Total Credits Required - 65

English 12 credits

Social Studies 11 credits

Math 9 credits

Science 9 credits

PE 2 credits

Health 1 credit

Fine Arts 2 credits

Personal Finance 1 credit

Electives 18 credits

Registration Guide

Kennedy Registration Guide

Check out the course guide to explore electives, AVID, BCCA classes, honors and AP opportunities, and more!

4-Year College Recommendation

4 years of Math (Statistics or PreCalculus)

4 Years of Science (Physics)

2 Years of Foreign Language (Spanish or French)

Students with the goal of attending a

college or university after high school should include the above courses in their 4 year plan.

Graduation Questions

Can I graduate?

You must complete the following in order to graduate from Kennedy High School:

Minimum of 65 credits in the required subject areas
Complete all PGP assignments
No outstanding school fees

Can I walk at graduation?

You must be within 3 CREDITS of graduating in order to walk in the ceremony and pick up your cap and gown.

How many credits should I have?

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

End of Tri 1 0-6 credits End of Tri 1 17-24 credits End of Tri 1 35 -42 credits End of Tri 1 53-60 credits

End of Tri 2 5-12 credits End of Tri 2 23 -30 credits End of Tri 2 41-48 credits End of Tri 2 59-66 credits

End of Tri 3 11-18 credits End of Tri 3 29 -36 creidts End of Tri 3 47-54 credits End of Tri 3 65-72 credits