Michigan Merit Curriculum

High School Graduation Requirements

Mathematics – 4 credits

Algebra I (1 credit)

Geometry (1 credit)

Algebra II (1 credit)

One additional math credit – see course sequencing

English – 4 credits

English 9 (1 credit)

English 10 (1 credit)

English 11 (1 credit)

English 12 (1 credit)

Science – 3 credits

Biology (1 credit)

Advanced Biology, Physics or Chemistry

One additional science credit – see course sequencing

Social Studies – 3 credits

U.S. History/Geography 9 (1 credit)

World History/Geography 10 (1 credit)

Economics 11 (1/2 credit)

Civics 11 (1/2 credit)

Physical Education (1/2 credit)

Health (1/2 credit)

Visual, Performing and Applied Arts (1 credit)

World Language – 1 credit

2^nd year can be replaced with a CTE credit.

In grades 9-12 or an equivalent learning experience in grades K-12

WIC GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Students need a minimum of 24 credits to graduate.

• Students must be enrolled at the West Iron County High School for at least the entire last semester of their senior year.

• Students must attend high school for eight semesters and take a full schedule each term.

• No mid-year awarding of diplomas or premature graduations will take place except under extraordinary circumstances as determined by the Board of Education.

Improving Outcomes for High School Students

• Michigan Merit Curriculum

• The Michigan Merit Curriculum is the result of an extraordinary partnership between the Executive Branch, State Board of Education, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Legislature and numerous education associations. MCL 380.1278a, MCL 380.1278b

• Michigan Merit High School Graduation Requirements Frequently Asked Questions -(Updated 09/2017)

• The Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document was designed to provide readers with additional information and clarification regarding the flexibility within the state graduation requirements. The FAQ document will be regularly updated as needed. For questions related to the Michigan Merit Curriculum, please contact the Curriculum and Instruction (C&I) Unit at 517-335-3678.

• Earning Credit Options

• Testing Out

• Economics in Marketing - Learn how to grant economic credit through state approved marketing programs utilizing the Michigan Collaborative Teaching Model. Aligned lesson plans and course outlines are included.

• Algebra II in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology (EMIT) - Learn how to grant math through state approved Engineering, Manufacturing, and Industrial Technology (EMIT) programs utilizing the Michigan Collaborative Teaching Model. Aligned lesson plans and course outlines are included.

• Academic Standards and Credit Guidance

• Personal Curriculum Information and Documents

• Resources

• Additional Flexible Learning Options

Michigan Department of Education (2018). http://www.michigan.gov/mde/0,4615,7-140-28753_38924---,00.html