Graduation Requirements

Promotion Requirements
  • 28 units to graduate 
  • 20 units to be a senior with a schedule that qualifies for graduation
  • 12 units to be classified as a junior
  •  6 units to be classified as a sophomore

Local Requirements (in addition to State requirements)
  • English: 1 unit of English Composition* 
  • Electives: 6 units Additionally, Franklin County has specified that the units for graduation will consistently add up to four units less than a student’s maximum potential. Under the block schedule, a student must earn 28 credits of 32 potential credits. 
* Students transferring into the Franklin County School system who are currently taking (or have already taken) English II are not required to take English Composition. See Franklin County Schools Policy Code 3420 for additional specific information. 

Future-Ready Core Requirements: For Students Entering 9th Grade in 2012-13 and Later 
  • English: 4 credits -- English I, II, III and IV.
  • Math: 4 credits -- Math I, II, III and a math beyond Math III. (Students who use a math substitution option for graduation still must complete Math I and II as well as two other approved courses for substitution.)
  • Science: 3 credits -- Biology, a physical science (Chemistry, Physics or Physical Science) and Earth Science.
  • Social Studies: 4 credits -- Civics and Economics, World History, and American History I: Founding Principles and American History II OR AP US History. A student who takes AP US History instead of taking US History I and US History II must also take an additional social studies course in order to meet the four credits requirement. 
  • Health and Physical Education: 1 credit
  • Electives: 6 Credits required 2 Elective credits of any combination from either: – Career and Technical Education (CTE) – Arts Education – Second Languages 4 Elective credits strongly recommended (four course concentration) from one of the following: – Career and Technical Education (CTE) – JROTC – Arts Education (e.g. dance, music, theater arts, visual arts) – Any other subject area (e.g. mathematics, science, social studies, English) 

Future-Ready Occupation Course of Study (OCS) Requirements: Available for Ninth Graders 2009 and later
  • English: 4 Credits -  OCS English I, II, III and IV.
  • Math: 3 Credits - Introduction to Math, Financial Management, and OCS  Math I
  • Science: 2 credits - OCS Biology and OCS Applied Science
  • Social Studies - OCS American History I and OCS American History II
  • Occupational Preparation: 6 Credits -  Occupational Preparation 1, 2, 3, and 4. Also, completion of 300 hours of school-based training, 240 hours of community-based training, and 360 hours of paid employment. 
  • Career Technical Education: 4 Credits
  • Recommended: at least one credit in an arts discipline and/or requirement by local decision

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