How Many Credits Do You Need?

Credits possible over four years of high school: 24.0
Credits needed for graduation: 22.5

Credits needed for freshman status: 0.0
Credits needed for sophomore status: 4.5 at first semester, 7.5 at second semester
Credits needed for junior status: 10.5 first semester, 13.5 at second semester
Credits needed for senior status: 16.5 at semester one, 19.5 at second semester

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Graduation Requirements

Language Arts Requirements

• English 9: 1.0 credit

• English 10: 1.0 credit

• English 11: 1.0 credit

• English 12: 1.0 credit

Mathematics Requirements

• Geometry: 1.0 credit

• Algebra 1 : 1.0 credit

• Algebra 2: 1.0 credit

• Additional Math or related credit: 1.0 credit

Social Studies Requirements

• American History: 1.0 credit

• World History: 1.0 credit

• American Government: 0.5 credit

• Economics: 0.5 credit

Science Requirements

• Earth Science or Other Science: 1.0 credit

• Biology: 1.0 credit

• Chemistry, Physics, or Physical Science: 1.0 credit

Other Requirements

• Health: 0.5 credit

• Physical Education: 0.5 credit

• Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts: 1.0 credit

• World Language: 2.0 credits

• Required Elective Credits: 4.5 credits

Total Credits Needed for Graduation: 22.5

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WCS High School Course Description Guide

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High School Course Description