4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math
3 Credits of Science
1 Credit of PE 1 or JROTC
1 Credit of Foreign Language or Career/Technical Education Course
1 Credit of U.S. History
1/2 Credit of U.S. Government
1/2 Credit of Economics
1 Credit of an additional Social Studies Elective
1 Credit of Computer Science
7 Elective Credits (including 1/2 Credit of Comprehensive Health)
Must include 1/2 credit of Personal Finance beginning with students entering the 9th grade in 2023-2024 school year.
4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math (Must include Algebra 1 OR Foundations in Algebra/Intermediate Algebra combo, Algebra 2, Geometry, and one other higher-level math course)
3 Credits of Lab Science (Biology 1 & 2, Chemistry 1 & 2, Earth Science, or Physics)
3 Credits of Social Studies
1 Credit of PE or JROTC
2 Credits of Foreign Language (must be same language) (Students are advised to check with individual colleges/universities as some may require additional units.)
1 Credit of Fine Arts
2 Credits of Academic Electives (Computer Science course is strongly recommended. Other acceptable electives include additional Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Social Science, Humanities, Mathematics, PE, or Lab Science courses)
*Students are advised to check with admissions department of each institution they intend to apply to for any additional requirements.
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Social Security #
Phone Number
Email address (personal, do not use your CHS email)
Home Address
Parent Contact Information (phone number/email/mailing address)
GPA
Class Rank
ACT/SAT Scores
The month/year you began high school
Expected Graduation Date
Credit Card to pay application fee
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