3. Graduation Plans Minimum – (only for Special Situation) Recommended (majority) Distinguished

4. English Credits Recommended Distinguished 4 Credits of English – English I Pre-AP English I –English II Pre-AP English II –English III AP English III –English IV DC English IV –Pre-AP & AP courses are suggested for the distinguished plan –Regular, Pre-AP or AP courses will satisfy either graduation plan

5. Mathematics Recommended Distinguished 4 credits of Math Algebra IAlgebra I Pre-AP GeometryGeometry Pre-AP Math Models or Algebra IIAlgebra II Pre-AP Algebra II or Pre-CalculusPre-Calculus Pre-AP Math Models must be taken prior to algebra II If algebra is taken at the JH level, then Calculus or DC Algebra may be taken for the fourth year of math Pre-AP, AP & DC courses are suggested for the distinguished plan Regular or Pre-AP courses will satisfy either graduation plan

6. Science Recommended Distinguished 4 Credits of science –BiologyPre-AP Biology –ChemistryPre-AP Chemistry –PhysicsPhysics –Anatomy & PhysiologyAnatomy & Physiology or Environ. Systemsor Environ. Systems Pre-AP courses are suggested for the distinguished plan Regular or Pre-AP courses will satisfy either graduation plan

7. Social Studies & Economics Recommended Distinguished 4 Credits Social Studies World GeographyWorld Geography World HistoryPre-AP World History US History or DC US HistoryUS History or DC Government/EconomicsGovernment/Economics Pre-AP & DC courses are suggested for the distinguished plan Regular, Pre-AP or DC courses will satisfy either graduation plan

8. Physical Education Recommended Distinguished 1 ½ Credits in both Plans –PE –Athletics –Drill Team (Class) –Marching Band (Fall Sem.)

9. Health & Speech Recommended Distinguished –In Both Plans: ½ Credit in Health ½ Credit in Speech

10. Technology Application Recommended Distinguished 1 Credit for each Plan BCIS (Business Computer Information Systems)

11. Language Other Than English Recommended Distinguished 2 credits3 credits – Must consist of Level I, II, & III in the Same Language

12. Fine Arts Recommended Distinguished 1 Credit Fine Art Art Art BandBand Theater ArtTheater Art

13. Additional Requirements Recommended Distinguished 3 ½ Credits2 ½ Credits –Approved Academic Elective Choices –All Plans Require 26 Credits to Graduate.

14. 4 Year Plan Recommended:Distinguished 4 credits of English 4 credits of Math4 credits of Math 4 credits of Science4 credits of Science 4 credits of Social Studies4 credits of Social Studies 2 credits of Foreign Language3 credits of Foreign Language 1 credit of Technology ½ credit of Health½ credit of Health ½ credit of Speech½ credit of Speech 1 ½ credits of PE/Athletics1 ½ credits of PE/Athletics 1 credit of Fine Arts1 credit of Fine Arts 3 ½ credits of Academic Electives2 ½ credits of Academic Electives *4 Advanced Measures Foreign Language credits must be from the same language To Graduate under any plan you need 26 credits

15. Advanced Measures Distinguished Plan-in addition to 26 credits, a combination of 4 of the following advanced measures must be achieved A score of 3 or more on the College Board AP examination A score of 4 or more on an International Baccalaureate exam A grade of 3.0 or higher on college credit courses Original research/project A score on the PSAT that qualifies the student as a Commended Scholar or higher by the National Merit Scholarship Corp.

16. Resume Starting your 9th Grade year…. Starting your 9th Grade year…. Begin writing down every thing that you’re involved in. (sports, academics, clubs, volunteer work, extra activities and awards that you have received) Begin writing down every thing that you’re involved in. (sports, academics, clubs, volunteer work, extra activities and awards that you have received) This will help when you begin to fill out applications for jobs, technical schools & colleges This will help when you begin to fill out applications for jobs, technical schools & colleges

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