Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements starting with the Class of 2023

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: To graduate from Waterford High School students must:

  • Earn a minimum of 26 credits

  • Fulfill the credit distribution requirements (see below)

  • Meet all attendance requirements

  • Complete a Capstone Project that demonstrates the transferable skills in the WHS Vision of the Graduate

  • Complete the Learning Through Service (LTS) requirement (40 hours may be completed through the Capstone Experience)

CREDIT DISTRIBUTION

Humanities — 9

  • Social Studies—3.5 credits (including .5 in Civics and 1.0 in U.S. History)

  • English—4 credits

  • Humanities Electives—1.5 (Includes courses in English, Social Studies, World Language, and Fine Arts above the required minimum)

Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics — 9

  • Science—3 credits

  • Mathematics—3 credits (Including Algebra I)

  • STEM-Related Electives—3 credits (Includes courses in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math above the required minimum)

Physical Education and Wellness — 2

  • Physical Education—1 credit (Lancer PE, Elective)

  • Health Education—1 credit (Personal Wellness, Health)

World Language — 1

Fine or Vocational Arts — 1.5

Capstone Seminar and Project — 1

Open Electives — 2.5

Total Credits — 26

CREDIT ENROLLMENT

Freshmen and Sophomores must be enrolled in a minimum of 7.0 credits for the academic year.

Juniors must be enrolled in a minimum of 6.5 credits for the academic year.

Seniors must be enrolled in a minimum of 6.0 credits for the academic year.