Graduation Requirements

Academic Curriculum Guidelines & Course Requirements

MCSCS High School Graduation Requirements

Students must earn a total of 125 credits across the content areas below to graduate.

Content Area

Credit Requirements

English / Language Arts Literacy

20

Mathematics

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

20

Science

3 lab courses

20

Social Studies

World History

U.S. History

15

Health, Safety & Physical Education

15

Visual & Performing Arts

5

World Languages

5

Financial, Economic, Business, & Entrepreneurial Literacy

2.5

21st Century Life & Careers / Career & Technical Ed

5

STEM Focused Electives

10

Electives / Additional Credits

Varies

Total Required

125

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