GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4 Credits of English (Language Arts)

You must complete:

• 1.0 English 9

• 1.0 English 10 (or Honors English 10)

• 1.0 English 11 or AP Language,

• 1.0 of your choice: English 12, AP Literature & Composition, Creative Writing (0.50 credit), Journalism, or Debate. You may also chose WSU Intro to Interpersonal Communication (COMM2110) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better; WSU Intro to College Writing (ENGL1010) with a cumulative 3.0 GPA or better & a minimum of 17 on the English & reading portions of the ACT. If you score a 29 or better on the English portion of the ACT or pass the AP Language Test with a 3 or better, you may use WSU Intermediate College Writing (ENGL2010) for your English 12 credit.

3 Credits of Mathematics

You must complete:

• 1.0 Secondary Math 1 (or Math 1 Honors)

• 1.0 Secondary Math 2 (or Math 2 Honors)

• 1.0 Secondary Math 3 (or Math 3 Honors)

3 Credits of Science

You must complete:

• At least 2.0 credits from the four foundation areas of science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, & Earth Systems.

• One additional credit must be completed from the foundation classes or one of the following: Astronomy, Animal Science, Digital Electronics, Medical Anatomy & Physiology, Medical Forensics, Natural Resource Management, Plant & Soil Science, AP Environmental Science, or Principle of Engineering.

3 Credits of Social Studies

You must complete:

• 0.5 Geography

• 1.0 World Civilizations, AP European History, or AP World History

• 1.0 US History or AP American History, and

• 0.5 US Government & Citizenship, or AP Comparative Politics

• Students must also pass a Basic US Civics Test to receive a high school diploma as of January 1, 2016. The test will be completed in the US Government/AP Government class.

1.5 Credits of Physical Education

• Fitness for Life is required for 0.5 credit of the total 1.5 PE credit needed.

1.5 Credits of Fine Arts

1.0 Credit of Career & Technical Education (CTE)

0.5 Credit of Health Education

0.5 Credit of Digital Studies

0.5 Credit of Financial Literacy

8.5 Credits of Electives

Attendance Credit: no more than 0.75 total attendance credit loss.

MAKE-UP CREDIT OPTIONS

1. Edgenuity/Weber Online Credit Recovery:

$35 per .25 credit – must talk to your counselor to enroll in the class, some classes are not available with this option.

2. Northridge Learning Center:

Packets. The cost is $55 for ¼ credit. Available at Northridge Learning Center 2431 North Hillfield Road Layton, Utah 84041 801-776-4532