Graduation Requirements

Community Service

Students who complete 200 hours or more of community service during their high school years will, upon graduation, be designated with a Distinction for Community Service. For additional information, visit the 2020-21 Parent-Student Handbook view the Graduation Honors Section.

Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2022

In accordance with the Board of Education for the Class of 2022, in order to graduate from the Milford Public

Schools, students will need to acquire a minimum of 25 credits, including but not limited to:

  • 4.0 credits of English

  • 4.0 credits of Mathematics (including 1.0 in Algebra),

  • 3.0 credits of Social Studies (including 1.0 in United States History, .5 in Civics, and .5 in Global),

  • 3.0 credits of Science,

  • 1.0 credit of Physical Education,

  • 0.5 credit of Health,

  • 1.5 credits in vocational/arts electives (Business, Family and Consumer Science, Music, Technology, or Visual

Arts)

  • 0.3 credits through successful completion of performance standards in writing, math and literacy

Graduation Requirements for the Classes of 2023, 2024 & 2025


In accordance with the Board of Education, commencing with the graduating class of 2023 (incoming class of 2019-2020), in order to graduate and be granted a diploma, students must satisfactorily complete a minimum of twenty-five (25) credits, including not fewer than:

  • 9 credits in the humanities, including civics and the arts;

  • 9 credits in science, technology, engineering and mathematics

  • 1 credit in physical education and wellness;

  • 1 credit in health and safety education;

  • 1 credit in world languages and

  • 1 credit in a Mastery-Based Diploma Experience assessment

Please note: With the exception of Algebra I, high school courses that are completed during middle school do not count toward specific requirements outlined above but do count towards the total 25 credits. Courses that would fulfill the additional 2 requirements in STEM click here. Courses that would fulfill the additional 2 requirements in HUMANITIES click here.