Graduation Requirements

HS Graduation Requirements

It is the mission of Melrose Public Schools that as a unified team of professionals, we will assist students in their quest for knowledge, excellence, and lifelong skills as we provide for them a safe, positive learning environment.

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS

A. A student shall satisfactorily complete the middle school program.

B. A student must earn a minimum of 46 credits (34 required, and 12 electives) in grades

    9-12 to be eligible for graduation.  1 credit = 1 Semester or 2 credits = 1 Year.

C. Required Courses:

        Grade Subject             Credits

9 English 9 2

Social 9 2

Mathematics 2

Science 9 2

Physical Education 2

10 English 10 2

Biology 10 2

Mathematics 2

U.S. History 2

Physical Education/Health 1 

11 English 11

                   -OR-

English 11/College Writing 2

World History/Career Education   2

Biology II + Science elective 

        -OR-

1 year of College Biology     2

Math (Junior or senior year) 2

Art (Complete anytime before grad.)* 2

12 2 English Classes 2  

American Government 1

    Economics             1

*You must complete 1 year of art prior to graduation.  See page 9 for details.

E. Credits needed to satisfy the 46 minimum might be selected from available electives.

F. One-hour semester classes count as one credit.

G. Students will not be allowed more than one study hall per semester.  This means a student shall enroll in a minimum of six periods per day.

H. High school courses do not receive any weighted credit.