4 credits of English
3 credits of Social Studies
1.5 must be U.S. History, 1 credit World History, and ˝ Credit Civics or American Government.
3 credits of Science
one credit must be a physical science and one credit must be Biology
4 credits of Math
˝ credit of Fine Art
Any course taught by the fine arts department will count.
1 credit of Practical Arts
Any class taught in Business, Agriculture, Family and Consumer Science, Industrial Arts, Career Education, Computer Technology, Medical Professions or Publications
1 credit of Physical Education
Weight training, sports, or cheerleading/drill team
(˝ credit can be earned from band or ROTC; however, at least ˝ credit MUST be a physical education course)
˝ credit of Health
˝ credit of Speech
6.5 credits of elective
Note: Elective credits are ANY classes taken in addition to the required courses. It does not matter if those credits are in the elective area or in a core subject area
Total Credits needed for graduation: 24.0
Only students who complete the recommended core college requirements can graduate with honors.
Academy Choices: Each student will select an academy in which he or she will gain career awareness and will learn core subjects in a way more interesting to the student. Students make the selection during the registration process and finalize it with an advisor/parent/student conference in the spring. A student is required to remain in the academy that he or she has chosen for a period of one school year. During the registration process for the next school year, the student may continue to remain in his or her current academy or change to one of the other two academies. Following ar the academy choices:
ACME- Architecture, Construction, Manufacturing, and Engineering
CAB- Communications, Arts, and Business
HHS- Health and Human Services