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| English Language Arts |
4 credits
Core English |
Mathematics |
3 credits And, beginning with the class of 2010, students on the standards based mathematics pathway must also successfully complete Math Conn 2B in order to graduate (i.e., earning, in many cases, four credits of math – not three). |
Social Studies |
2-1/2 credits
1 credit US History, 1/2 credit Economics, 1/2 credit Civics, 1/2 credit Global Studies. Modern World History or Exploring Cultures satisfies the global studies requirement. Marketing ENR satisfies the economics requirement. |
Science |
3 credits
1 credit physical science
1 credit biology
1 credit other science Science, Chemistry, Physics .Choices for third credit: Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Integrated Freshman Science, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy & Physiology, Electricity 1/2, Computer Technology 1 (Rochester), Health Science Technology 1, Horticulture/Manufacturing (one year), Microbiology/Technology, Lab Science, Animal Science 1 (Dover), Horticulture/Landscaping 1 (Somersworth), Natural Resources/Forestry 1 (Dover), Robotics 1 (Somersworth). |
Arts Education |
1/2 credit Any Music/Fine Arts class, Art 1, Housing & Home Decor, Graphic Tech, Drafting Trades 1, and Graphic Trades 1 |
Computer Education |
digital portfolio
All students must create a personal digital portfolio before graduation. |
| Physical Education | 1 credit |
| Health Education | 1/2 credit |
Total Credits Required for Graduation 26 credits |
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| To earn an HONORS DIPLOMA, a student must earn a minimum of 75% of their credits at the ENR, H, or AP levels – and earn a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher. |
The MODIFIED DIPLOMA is granted to special education students, foreign exchange students, and home-school students who meet the criteria for successful completion of their respective requirements for graduation. The diploma will state that it is modified. The sixteen credits required to earn a modified diploma include the following:
| English - 4 credits | Reading - 4 credits |
| Mathematics - 4 credits | Science - 1 credit |
| Social Studies -1 credit | Nutrition, Health & Safety Skills - 1/2 credit |
| Electives -1-1/2 credits | Total Credits 16 |
| Each skills-level student in line for a modified diploma will have an IEP meeting set-up by the Special Education Department to acknowledge diploma eligibility as it meets the needs of each student. This meeting will give the parent, student and involved personnel the opportunity to make the necessary changes to a standard diploma program if appropriate. | |
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