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)