• Graduation Requirements

    Going off to college and getting an education is an important step in setting up the basis for one's future life. Going to college opens several doors and provides countless advantages and opportunities. On average, men and women with college degrees earn nearly double as much as other people with only the minimum of a high school diploma. 

    • High school drop-outs: $30,423
    • High school graduates: $35,673
    • College grads (with a bachelor’s degree): $56,513
    • Advanced degree holders: $71,954

    Requirements:

    • Students must meet a series of performance-based graduation requirements (PBGRs) in order to graduate.
    • Students must earn 21 credits in certain content areas, and pass specific assessments.

  • 21 Course Credits

    • Students will need:

      • 4 credits in Math
      • 4 in English Language Arts
      • 3 in Social Studies
      • 3 in Science
      • 2 in World Language
      • 2 in Physical Education and Health
      • .5 in Art
      • .5 in Technology
      • 2 additional credits of choice

  • Diploma Assessments:

    • Participation in at least one college and career-readiness based exam (PSAT/NMSQT, SAT, ACT and AP)
    • Successful completion of one performance-based diploma assessment/student project