Road to Graduation

In order to PROMOTE to 10th Grade…

  • MINIMUM of 240 (average numeric points) for Year Long (1 Credit Courses)

  • MINIMUM of 120(average numeric points) for Semester Courses (.5 Credit Courses)

  • Earn a MINIMUM of 5 Class Credits (*English 9 and Algebra I/Math - MANDATORY) to PROMOTE to 10th Grade

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PGCPS Graduation Requirements

English —4 credits

  • English 9, 10, 11 & 12

Mathematics -4 credits

  • 1 in Algebra 1 Common Core

  • 1 in Geometry Common Core

  • 1 in Algebra 2 Common Core

  • 1 additional mathematics credit

Lab Science -3 credits

  • 1 in Life Science

  • 1 in Physical Science

  • 1 additional credits

Social Studies -3 credits

  • 1 in U.S. History’

  • 1 in Local, State, and National Government

  • 1 in World History

Electives

  • Fine Arts — 1 credit

  • Physical Education — ½ credit

  • Health Issues— ½ credit

  • Technology - 1 credit (Foundations of Technology)

Completer

  • 2 credits of World Languages OR

  • 2 credits of Adv. Technology OR

  • Complete 4-9 credits of an MSDE approved sequence of courses either option along with 2 electives.

* A Minimum of 24 Service Learning Hours

* Take and pass the PARCC, HSA & MISA (PARCC — English 10, Algebra 1, Biology-MISA, HSA Government)