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Policy Purpose  \nTo ensure the promotion and graduation of students are in accordance with criteria issued by the Maryland State Board of Education (State Board) and the Board of Education of Frederick County (Board) policy as set forth below.  \nB. Definitions  \n1. “GED®” is defined to mean the nationally recognized high school equivalency test program.  \n2. \"Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program\" or “MCAP” is defined to mean statemandated assessments, that are aligned with and measure a student's skills and knowledge as set forth in the Maryland Standards for subjects identified in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) .  \nC. Policy Statement  \nThe mission of a high school in the Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) system is to challenge and support all students regardless of race, ethnicity, language, gender and citizenship status to grow intellectually, personally, and socially so that each and every student is prepared for lifelong learning experiences, post high school education, and employment.  \nD. Implementation  \n1. Graduation Requirements – 25 credits  \na. State Requirements – Students Entering Ninth (9th) Grade 2020-2021 or Sooner. To be awarded a diploma, a student shall be enrolled in a Maryland public school system and shall have earned a minimum of twenty-one (21) credits that include the following specified credits:  \n\n| Subject | Credits |\n| --- | --- |\n| ● English | 4 |\n| ● Science | 3 Lab based; must include Biology |\n| ● Mathematics | 3*\u003Cbr>* 1 must be Algebra & 1 must be Geometry\u003Cbr>* Mathematics is required for every year of\u003Cbr>attendance, up to 4 years |\n\n\n| ● Social Studies | 3 (Government, United States History & World History) |\n| --- | --- |\n| ● Fine Arts | 1 |\n| ● Technology Education | 1 |\n| ● Physical Education | ½ |\n| ● Health | ½ |\n| ● Advanced Technology OR World Language OR State-Approved CTE program\u003Cbr>● Electives | 2**\u003Cbr>3**\u003Cbr>** These 5 credits must include ½ credit for Personal Financial Literacy for students entering 9th grade for the first time during or after the 2012-2013 school year. |\n| State Credit\u003Cbr>Requirements | 21 |\n| Additional Local Requirements 1 |  |\n| ● Math | 1 (1 add’l elective beyond the state minimum of 3) |\n| ● Electives | 3 (student selected career pathway electives) |\n| Total Local Additions | 4 credits |\n\nb. State Requirements – Students Entering Ninth (9th) Grade 2021-2022 or Later. A student shall be enrolled in a public school system and shall have earned a minimum of twenty-two (22) credits that include the following specified credits:  \n\n| Subject | Credits |\n| --- | --- |\n| ● English | 4 |\n| ● Science | 3\u003Cbr>Maryland State Science Standards aligned lab courses; must include Biology |\n| ● Mathematics | 4*\u003Cbr>1 must be Algebra & 1 must be Geometry\u003Cbr>*Students must enroll in a mathematics course each year in high school. |\n\n1 Graduation requirements that are in addition to high school graduation requirements established by the State Board for a student in foster care or who is a homeless youth shall be waived if that student transfers into FCPS from a different local school system in the state in grade 11 or grade 12. Such waiver may not occur if the principal makes a determination that the student is reasonably able to complete graduation requirements in time to graduate from highschool.  \nA student who enters a local school system during their senior year shall be granted a waiver from locally established graduation requirements unless the student chooses to fulfill the requirements.  \n\n| ● Social Studies | 3\u003Cbr>Government, United States History & World History |\n| --- | --- |\n| ● Fine Arts | 1 |\n| ● Computer Science, Engineering or Technology Education | 1 |\n| ● Physical Education | ½ |\n| ● Health | 1 |\n| ● World Language\u003Cbr>(2 credits in the same language)\u003Cbr>OR\u003Cbr>State-Approved CTE program\u003Cbr>● Electives | 2**\u003Cbr>2.5**\u003Cbr>** Must include .5 credit for Personal Financial Literacy through enrollment in applicable courses listed in the High Sc","cbCaibFCxtAtpaRy","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibFCxtAtpaRy","pdf",280276,"English","# Policy Purpose\n# Definitions\n# Policy Statement\n# Implementation\n## Graduation Requirements\n### State Requirements: 2020-2021 or Sooner\n### State Requirements: 2021-2022 or Later\n### State Assessment Requirements\n### Total Requirements for Graduation from FCPS\n## Completion of Additional Programs\n## Alternatives to Four-Year Enrollment\n## High School Diploma by Examination (GED)\n### Eligibility Criteria","[{\"question\":\"What credit totals are required for graduation under the policy?\",\"answer\":\"Students must complete a minimum of 25 total credits to graduate from FCPS. 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