Graduation Requirements & Diploma Pathways
MVHS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
To earn a diploma from Merrimack Valley High School, students must accumulate both required and elective credits. Required credits are mandatory for all students and must be successfully completed for graduation. Elective credits are chosen based on the student's personal interests or aptitude. Furthermore, graduating students from Merrimack Valley must meet the specific requirements outlined below.
English (4 credits):
English 9 ---------------------------------------------- 1.0 credit
English 10 --------------------------------------------- 1.0 credit
English Elective ------------------------------------- 2.0 credits
Social Studies (3 credits):
World History ---------------------------------------- 1.0 credit
Civics -------------------------------------------------- 0.5 credit
Economics -------------------------------------------- 0.5 credit
American History ------------------------------------ 1.0 credit
*Mathematics (3 credits):
Including one credit of Algebra
Including one credit of Personal Finance
Science (2 credits):
Life Science ------------------------------------------- 1.0 credit
Physical Science ------------------------------------- 1.0 credit
Physical Education (1 credit):
Active for Life ---------------------------------------- 0.5 credit
PE Elective ------------------------------------------- 0.5 credit
Health (0.5 credit):
Healthy Living ---------------------------------------- 0.5 credit
Fine Arts ---------------------------------------------- 0.5 credit
Senior Project ---------------------------------------- 1.0 credit
Community Service ---------------------------------- 24 hours
Citizenship Test
Students must pass the citizenship test.
FAFSA Completion
Families must complete a FAFSA (or complete the waiver)
*Mathematics
In an effort to meet the State requirement, the fourth year in mathematics may also consist of a math-like course such as engineering, accounting, and/or physics. The following courses would fulfill the “math experience” requirement:
Applied Conceptual Physics Introduction to Design, Robotics, and Drones (PLTW) All CRTC courses
Applied Chemistry Principles of Engineering (PLTW) Civics/Economics
CP Chemistry Advanced Robotics and Prototyping (PLTW) Advanced Chemistry
Intro to Programming & Gaming I Engineering Design & Development (PLTW) CP Physics
Intro to Programming & Gaming II Dare to Repair (Home Improvement) Art of Woodworking
Introduction to Business