Graduation Requirements
Standard Curriculum 24 Credits Required Vocational Curriculum 24 Credits Required
3 Business credits (½ credit of Economics) 2 Business credits (1/2 credit of Economics)
1 Computer credits 1 Computer credits
4 English credits 4 English credits
4 Mathematics credits 3 Mathematics credits
1 Physical Education credit (1/2 credit Health) 1 Physical Education credit (1/2 Health credit)
4 Science credits 3 Science credits
3 Social Studies credits 3 Social Studies credits
(1/2 credit Gov./Civics, ½ credit Econ.) (1/2 credit Gov./Civics, ½ Econ.)
1 Foreign Language 1 Foreign Language
3 Electives* 4 Vocational Education
A math course must be taken in the senior year
Foreign Language requirement may be met in grades K-12 with documentation
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
Note: If a student drops out of vocational education at any time, they will be responsible for completing the standard graduation requirements. An online experience is required for each graduate.
State Endorsed Diploma
Students will have the opportunity to earn a state endorsement on their diploma. Public Act 118, which establishes the state endorsed diploma, was passed by the Michigan State Legislators and signed by the Governor. The purpose of the state endorsed diploma is to assure that all students have attained specific outcomes in reading, mathematics, science, and writing at acceptable levels. In order to achieve the state endorsed diploma, students must achieve a level 1, 2, or 3 on each of the four MEAP tested areas. During the fall and spring, students will have the opportunity to retake ant section needed to be endorsed. The class of 2010 will require 40 hours of community service.
CLASS PLACEMENT
A student’s placement will be determined as follows:
Freshman…………………0-5.5 credits
Sophomore……………….6-11.5 credits
Junior……………………..12-16.5 credits
Senior……………………..17 or more credits
3 Business credits (½ credit of Economics) 2 Business credits (1/2 credit of Economics)
1 Computer credits 1 Computer credits
4 English credits 4 English credits
4 Mathematics credits 3 Mathematics credits
1 Physical Education credit (1/2 credit Health) 1 Physical Education credit (1/2 Health credit)
4 Science credits 3 Science credits
3 Social Studies credits 3 Social Studies credits
(1/2 credit Gov./Civics, ½ credit Econ.) (1/2 credit Gov./Civics, ½ Econ.)
1 Foreign Language 1 Foreign Language
3 Electives* 4 Vocational Education
A math course must be taken in the senior year
Foreign Language requirement may be met in grades K-12 with documentation
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)
Note: If a student drops out of vocational education at any time, they will be responsible for completing the standard graduation requirements. An online experience is required for each graduate.
State Endorsed Diploma
Students will have the opportunity to earn a state endorsement on their diploma. Public Act 118, which establishes the state endorsed diploma, was passed by the Michigan State Legislators and signed by the Governor. The purpose of the state endorsed diploma is to assure that all students have attained specific outcomes in reading, mathematics, science, and writing at acceptable levels. In order to achieve the state endorsed diploma, students must achieve a level 1, 2, or 3 on each of the four MEAP tested areas. During the fall and spring, students will have the opportunity to retake ant section needed to be endorsed. The class of 2010 will require 40 hours of community service.
CLASS PLACEMENT
A student’s placement will be determined as follows:
Freshman…………………0-5.5 credits
Sophomore……………….6-11.5 credits
Junior……………………..12-16.5 credits
Senior……………………..17 or more credits
