Graduation Requirements
Twenty Six (26) credits are required to receive a Milford High School Diploma:
Twenty Six (26) credits are required to receive a Milford High School Diploma:
Academic courses are offered at multiple levels to best provide for the educational need of each student.
Academic courses are offered at multiple levels to best provide for the educational need of each student.
These levels may include: Advanced Placement, Honors, College-Prep. A, College-Prep. B, and Supported.
These levels may include: Advanced Placement, Honors, College-Prep. A, College-Prep. B, and Supported.
Four credits of English are required of all students to fulfill graduation requirements (English 9, 10, 11, and 12). Our English courses focus on writing, proofreading, vocabulary, literature, and thinking skills. (Reading lists are available for each course). The English Department also offers several electives to further develop skills in writing, grammar/proofreading, poetry, speaking, journalism, and/or literary analysis.
Four credits of English are required of all students to fulfill graduation requirements (English 9, 10, 11, and 12). Our English courses focus on writing, proofreading, vocabulary, literature, and thinking skills. (Reading lists are available for each course). The English Department also offers several electives to further develop skills in writing, grammar/proofreading, poetry, speaking, journalism, and/or literary analysis.
(two taken Sophomore year)
(two taken Sophomore year)
Four credits of mathematics are required of all students to fulfill graduation requirements. Many colleges require completion of Trigonometry. In these courses, students develop skills in problem solving and critical thinking. Placement within mathematics courses are made by teacher recommendation. When considering recommendations, “successful completion” of a course would typically be indicated by a grade of “C” or better.
Four credits of mathematics are required of all students to fulfill graduation requirements. Many colleges require completion of Trigonometry. In these courses, students develop skills in problem solving and critical thinking. Placement within mathematics courses are made by teacher recommendation. When considering recommendations, “successful completion” of a course would typically be indicated by a grade of “C” or better.
Science Department courses serve two goals: first, to ensure that students receive sufficient education in science to function effectively as responsible citizens and second, to prepare students pursuing science-related careers with the foundation of facts, concepts, and skills necessary for further education and training. Every student must have one credit in a physical science, one credit in a biological science, and a third credit in either, for a total of three science credits required to graduate. Any student planning to attend a four year college or train in a science/technical area should complete additional courses. For most students the following serves as the core required sequence of courses in science:
Science Department courses serve two goals: first, to ensure that students receive sufficient education in science to function effectively as responsible citizens and second, to prepare students pursuing science-related careers with the foundation of facts, concepts, and skills necessary for further education and training. Every student must have one credit in a physical science, one credit in a biological science, and a third credit in either, for a total of three science credits required to graduate. Any student planning to attend a four year college or train in a science/technical area should complete additional courses. For most students the following serves as the core required sequence of courses in science:
Students with a high level of interest and aptitude in science may be eligible to participate in an accelerated science program of study. This program allows students to move through science at a faster pace than required, allowing them to take a comprehensive program of college preparatory science. The sequence of classes listed below satisfy the core requirement in science for accelerated students and prepares students to engage in AP course offerings as well.
Students with a high level of interest and aptitude in science may be eligible to participate in an accelerated science program of study. This program allows students to move through science at a faster pace than required, allowing them to take a comprehensive program of college preparatory science. The sequence of classes listed below satisfy the core requirement in science for accelerated students and prepares students to engage in AP course offerings as well.
The Milford High School Social Studies Department offers a variety of required and elective courses in response to student needs and interests. Drawn from the realms of history, social sciences, and related disciplines, all of the courses aim to meet our fundamental goal of producing students equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to be effective and productive citizens.
The Milford High School Social Studies Department offers a variety of required and elective courses in response to student needs and interests. Drawn from the realms of history, social sciences, and related disciplines, all of the courses aim to meet our fundamental goal of producing students equipped with the skills and knowledge needed to be effective and productive citizens.
Required Courses:
Required Courses:
Grade 9: American Studies 9
Grade 9: American Studies 9
Grade 10: American Studies 10
Grade 10: American Studies 10
Grade 11: Modern World Studies
Grade 11: Modern World Studies
Information & Communication Technology: 1 credit
Information & Communication Technology: 1 credit
* One credit in an Applied Technology course that meets advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) standards chosen from a list of approved courses
* One credit in an Applied Technology course that meets advanced Information and Communication Technology (ICT) standards chosen from a list of approved courses
* OR one credit in a (non ICT) Applied Technology course along with a .5 credit digital portfolio.
* OR one credit in a (non ICT) Applied Technology course along with a .5 credit digital portfolio.
Fine Art: 1 credit
Fine Art: 1 credit
A well-rounded educational experience includes activities and learning that enhance physical fitness and promote a healthy lifestyle. Students who complete the wellness program at Milford High School will have the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy choices.
A well-rounded educational experience includes activities and learning that enhance physical fitness and promote a healthy lifestyle. Students who complete the wellness program at Milford High School will have the knowledge and skills needed to make healthy choices.
Electives: 8 credits
Electives: 8 credits
Career Focus Electives (2): Students are asked to take two credits in content related to their intended career field. This requirement serves to keep this concern an ongoing focus, however it is fully understood that students' career goals change frequently throughout high school, and these credits may be considered part of the overall eight credits required to graduate.
Career Focus Electives (2): Students are asked to take two credits in content related to their intended career field. This requirement serves to keep this concern an ongoing focus, however it is fully understood that students' career goals change frequently throughout high school, and these credits may be considered part of the overall eight credits required to graduate.
Open Electives (6): Students are encouraged to explore all of the various academic and career and technical courses that MHS has to offer.
Open Electives (6): Students are encouraged to explore all of the various academic and career and technical courses that MHS has to offer.
Please note that, although World Language credits are not required to graduate from MHS, any student considering attending a 4-year college should consider taking World Language courses through level III.
Please note that, although World Language credits are not required to graduate from MHS, any student considering attending a 4-year college should consider taking World Language courses through level III.