7.9 - High School Graduation Requirements
7.9 - High School Graduation Requirements
SERIES 7 - EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM
Students must earn a minimum of 240 credits to graduate. These required credits are spread among departments and subject areas as outlined in the chart below. Students must satisfy every line item in the chart to be eligible for graduation. See the Student-Parent Handbook for information about how transfer credits will apply to these requirements.
Modifications to graduation requirements are rare and generally reserved only for students on a legally defined Individual Education Plan. Such modifications must be approved by the high school Principal.
| SUBJECT | REQUIRED CREDITS |
|---|---|
| English | 45 |
| Western Literature | 10 |
| British Literature | 10 |
| American Literature | 10 |
| Composition 2 | 5 |
| English Elective(s) | 10 |
Credit Benchmarks: Sophomore= 60 credits Junior= 120 credits
| History | 45 |
| Western Civilization | 10 |
| World History | 10 |
| US History | 10 |
| American Government | 5 |
| Economics | 10 |
| Math | 40 |
| Algebra 1 and above | 40 |
| Science | 40 |
| Biology | 10 |
| Chemistry | 10 |
| Physics | 10 |
| Science elective(s) | 10 |
| Foreign Language | 20 |
| Must complete Latin 2* AND two consecutive courses in same language |
20 |
| Other Required Courses | 15 |
| Personal Finance | 5 |
| Introduction to Engineering | 5 |
| Health/PE (or athletic waiver) | 5 |
| SUBTOTAL | 205 |
| Additional Elective Credits | 35 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 240 |
- Senior= 180 credits
- Math Students must pass Algebra 2 to be eligible for graduation.
- *Foreign Language Students who complete Latin 2 at Liberty in 8th grade will have met the high school graduation requirement in Latin.
- All students need to earn a minimum of 20 foreign language credits in the same language during high school (grades 9–12).
- Elective Credits Elective credits may be earned by additional coursework in any academic department or discipline.
Adopted: 04-05-2001
Amended: 06-03-2004
Amended: 12-03-2011
Amended: 04-19-2012
Amended: 11-19-2020