Graduation Requirements
McDowell County Requirements for a High School Diploma
( 2019-2020 9th grade and before)
4 Units of English:
English I
English II
English III
English IV
4 Units of Math:
Math I
Math II
Math III
4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans.
4 Units of Social Studies:
World History
American History I
American History II
Civics & Economics
3 Units of Science:
Earth & Environmental Science
Biology
A Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
1 Unit of Health and Physical Education
1 Personal Finance
11 Units of Electives or Other Requirements: Student's MTCC pathway
*Second Language is not required for graduation. However, it is required to meet minimum application requirements for the UNC College System.
McDowell County Requirements for a High School Diploma
( 2020-2021 9th grade and after )
4 Units of English:
English I
English II
English III
English IV
4 Units of Math:
Math I
Math II
Math III
4th Math Course to be aligned with the student’s post high school plans.
4 Units of Social Studies:
World History
American History
Economics and Personal Finance
Civic Literacy
3 Units of Science:
Earth & Environmental Science
Biology
Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry, or Physics)
1 Unit of Health and Physical Education
12 Units of Electives or Other Requirements: Student's MTCC pathway
*Second Language is not required for graduation. However, it is required to meet minimum application requirements for the UNC College System.