General Diploma Program (Credits 21)

This program takes the traditional four years to complete high school and requires students to take at least 24 credits in core content areas. Foreign language credit is required for this program. 

 

Students must earn at least 14 of the 24 required credits in specified rigorous-level courses.

Subject Requirements for the General Diploma Program

Subject

Details

English (4) Credits

Major concentration in composition, reading for information, and literature.

Mathematics (4) Credits

Any four mathematical courses, one of which must be Algebra I or its equivalent, one of which must be in Geometry or its equivalent, and any 2 credit higher-level mathematics or practical life skills mathematics course

Science (3) Credits

Any three science courses, two of which must have a laboratory component

History (4) Credits

World History, American History, Economics, American Government and any 1 credit.

Fine Arts

1 Credits

Health

½ Credits

Personal Fitness

½ Credits

Electives

4 or more Credits

Total

21