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In order to graduate from Lebanon High School, students will need to complete a total of 26 credits (except the class of 2026) in the following areas, demonstrate employability skills through school/community involvement, and meet Act 158 Requirements.
In order to graduate from Lebanon High School, students will need to complete a total of 26 credits (except the class of 2026) in the following areas, demonstrate employability skills through school/community involvement, and meet Act 158 Requirements.
Credit Requirements (Class of 2026)
Credit Requirements (Class of 2026)
English - 4.0 Credits
English - 4.0 Credits
Mathematics - 3.0 Credits
Mathematics - 3.0 Credits
Science- 3.0 Credits
Science- 3.0 Credits
Humanities / Career Electives - 3.0 Credits
Humanities / Career Electives - 3.0 Credits
Social Studies - 3.0 Credits
Social Studies - 3.0 Credits
Physical Education - 1.0 Credit
Physical Education - 1.0 Credit
Health - 1.0 Credit
Health - 1.0 Credit
Electives - 6.0 Credits
Electives - 6.0 Credits
Credit Requirements (Class of 2027 and Beyond)
Credit Requirements (Class of 2027 and Beyond)
The following credits are required to graduate from Lebanon High School.
English (4 Credits)
English (4 Credits)
English Credits include the following required courses:
English 9 (1.0 required)
English 10 (1.0 required) & Keystone Exam
STEM Credits (7 credits)
STEM Credits (7 credits)
Students must earn a minimum of seven credits of courses in Science, Technology, Engineering and/or Mathematics.
Students will be required to complete the following courses:
Minimum of 1.0 Credit in Biology
Minimum of 1.0 Credit in Algebra 1
The remaining credits can be earned in any courses identified as a STEM course.
Social Studies & Humanities (4 credits)
Social Studies & Humanities (4 credits)
Students will be required to complete the following courses:
1.0 Credits of US Government and Economics, or equivalent.
Wellness (1.5 Credits)
Wellness (1.5 Credits)
Students will need to complete 1.5 credits of Wellness, which includes Health and Physical Education courses. Alternatives include JROTC courses designated as Health or PE.
Personal Finance (0.5 credit)
Personal Finance (0.5 credit)
All students will be enrolled in 0.5 credits of Personal Finance during their junior year. This is a requirement in order to graduate.
Seminar (1.0 credit)
Seminar (1.0 credit)
Students must earn a minimum of 1.0 credit of Seminar (or equivalent) to graduate from Lebanon High School. Seminar includes student involvement in the school activities and/or community.
College and/or Career Credits (8 credits)
College and/or Career Credits (8 credits)
Students will be required to complete 8.0 credits in a college and/or career path below:
Completion of CTE / Program of Study
Completion of Early College Program of Study
Completion of JROTC Program
Approved Self Design Pathway (By T2 of Junior Year)
For more information regarding these paths, please click on the links above.
Student Involvement Requirement
Student Involvement Requirement
Seminar Credit will have a component that requires a minimum involvement each school year of 20 hours of community service. However, students will be provided the opportunity to waive that requirement by participating in other school activities. Such activities include the arts, athletics, music or clubs. Seminar teachers will track student involvement and consistently meet with their students to provide school or community opportunities.
For graduation, students will need to have either completion of two (2) Tier 1 or or three (3) Tier 2 requirements.
Note: Class of 2026 does not have this requirement. Class of 2027 will have to complete only one requirement listed in Tier 1 or Tier 2.
Tier 1 - Two of the following:
Tier 1 - Two of the following:
Completion of a full seasons of one sport (including manager duties)
Completion of the LHS Musical
Completion of the LHS Marching Band Season
Completion of an approved activity designated by LHS Administration and advisor / coach
Tier 2 - Three of the following:
Tier 2 - Three of the following:
Completion of an extracurricular music ensemble at Lebanon High School
Completion of expectations per LHS Sponsored Club
Completion of 20 hours of Community Service per Seminar Expectations
Pennsylvania State Requirements: Act 158
Pennsylvania State Requirements: Act 158
All students must complete one of the following pathways to graduate from high school.
1) Keystone Proficiency
1) Keystone Proficiency
Scoring Proficient or Advanced on all three Keystone Exams
2) Keystone Composite
2) Keystone Composite
Scoring at least basic on two exams, proficient/advanced on one exam, and score a combined 4452 on all three exams.
The following three graduation pathways require students to complete the locally established requirements for the Keystone Courses
The following three graduation pathways require students to complete the locally established requirements for the Keystone Courses
For Lebanon High School, that includes earning a minimum of 1.0 credits in Algebra 1, Biology, and English 10 (or the equivalent courses)
3) CTE Concentrator
3) CTE Concentrator
Option 1) Successful completing CTC courses Junior / Senior Year or other measures established by the Lebanon County CTC.
Option 2) Successful completion of approved CTE program at Lebanon High School (Note: This option is not available at this time, check back for more information).
4) Alternative Assessment
4) Alternative Assessment
Passing an alternative assessment (list to be provided)
Acceptance letter from a 4-year post-secondary institution
5) Evidenced-Based Pathway
5) Evidenced-Based Pathway
Collect three pieces of evidence, with at least one from section one:
Section One (LHS Options)
Industry-Based Credential
College-Level Course
Acceptance into post-secondary school
Section 2 (LHS Options)
Proficient or Advance on any Keystone Exam
Service-Learning Project
Full-Time Employment or Military Enlistment
Internship / Cooperative Education
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