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Graduation Requirements

Grade

Class of

9

2013

10

2012

11

2011

12

2010

Number of credits that must be earned

132

130

132

134

Number of courses that must be taken and passed:

English**

4

4

4

4

Mathematics

3

3

3

3

Social Studies

3

3

3

3

Science

3

3

3

3

Physical Ed.

2

2

2

2

* Seniors must earn a minimum of 28 credits in their senior year to graduate.

** The four English courses that satisfy this requirement are exclusive of electives.

*** All students must pass MCAS tests in order to receive a diploma.

Students will not be allowed to enroll in two require English courses within the same school year.  Providing the student meets the eligibility requirement, failures must be mad up in summer school before a student is able to proceed to the next appropriate English course.  Seniors will be required to enroll in the evening school of English class to meet this requirement.

Every student must earn 132 credits (out of a possible 150 or 88%) to graduate.  Class placement is determined by the number of years that a student has attended high school.  Transferring students will have their previous school's transcript evaluated and graduation will be based upon the same 88% standard.

High School Planning Calendar
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The following calendar will help lead you through the highlights of the college selection process throughout your four years of high school. It is intended as a rough guide, so if you have more particular questions, don't hesitate to call on one of the college guidance staff.