Students entering
9th grade in 2007-2008
Students entering
9th grade in 2006-2007
Graduation Plans for Students entering 9th grade in 2007-2008
Subject Area Recommended Distinguished
English 4 4
Mathematics 4 (a) 4 (b)
Science 4 (c) 4 (d)
Social Studies 3 1/2 3 1/2
Economics 1/2 1/2
Foreign Language 2 3
Physical Education 1 1/2 1 1/2
Health 1/2 1/2
Technology Applications 1 (e) 1 (e)
Fine Arts 1 1
Communication Applications
(Speech)
1/2 1/2
State Approved Electives 3 1/2 2 1/2
Advanced Measures None (4)
Subtotal 26 26
Local Requirements 3 3
Total Credits 29 29
a To include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. If taken, Mathematical Models with Applications must be taken prior to Algebra II.
b 4th math must have Algebra II as a prerequisite.
c Biology, plus 2 of the following: Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC), Chemistry, Physics and one additional lab-based course (If taken, IPC must be taken directly after Biology. IPC will no longer be an option beginning with students entering the 9th grade in 2012-2013).
d Biology, plus 3 of the following: Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Systems, and Anatomy and Physiology.
e Business Computer Information Systems I or Business Computer Programming.
Graduation Plans for Students entering 9th grade in 2006-2007
Subject Area Recommended Distinguished
English 4 4
Mathematics 4(a) 4 (b)
Science 3 (c) 3 (c)
Social Studies 3 1/2 3 1/2
Economics 1/2 1/2
Foreign Language 2 3
Physical Education 1 1/2 1 1/2
Health 1/2 1/2
Technology Applications 1 (d) 1 (d)
Fine Arts 1 1
Communication Applications
(Speech)
1/2 1/2
State Approved Electives 3 1/2 2 1/2
Advanced Measures None (4)
Subtotal 24 25
Local Requirements 5 4
Total Credits 29 29
a To include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. All students must earn 3 mathematics credits in high school.
b Algebra I in the 8th grade may count as one of the four credits for the Distinguished Achievement Program. Math Models is not an acceptable 4th math credit for the Distinguished Plan.
c Biology, plus 2 of the following: Integrated Physics & Chemistry (IPC), Chemistry, or Physics.
d Business Computer Information Systems I or Business Computer Programming.
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