State & Local Requirements for High School Graduation:

CORE CLASSES (Everyone must take these classes)

English: 4 Credits

Math: 4 Credits (you can take Math I in middle school!)

Science: 3 Credits

Social Studies: 4 Credits

Health & P.E.: 1 Credit

World Languages: Not required, but you need 2 credits in order to be eligible to attend an NC state college

CPR: Must pass CPR course

Electives: 6 Credits (Classes that YOU get to choose!)

(See chart below for more details)

Course Credits are one of the primary methods used to determine and document that students have met academic requirements, generally at the high school level. Credits are awarded upon completing and passing a course or required school program.

students need to accumulate certain credits (Shown in the graduation requirements section above) to earn a high school diploma.

If you fail a class (get an "f" in it) you do not get credit and you must take the class (or a class that fulfills the same requirement) in order to get credit. so, don't do that. :) There are ALWAYS teachers, counselors and tutors who can help you if you're struggling in a class.