CLASS OF 2026 - 12th GRADE COURSE SELECTION - Graduation Requirements

Sep 20, 2026

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Course selection overview for the Class of 2026 12th-grade students, detailing graduation requirements and academic planning. Coverage includes credit distribution across English, Math, Science, Social Studies, fine art/career, physical education, and electives, plus required exam outcomes tied to Algebra and Grade 10 ELA. Provides GPA rules (unweighted vs. weighted), including how quarters and semesters calculate GPA and how honors/AP/DE affect weighting. Includes guidance on AP/DE, honors/regular/advanced coursework expectations and math course options.

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Graduation Requirements

Credit Requirements

Exam Requirements

GPA Requirements (Unweighted vs Weighted)

Course Options Overview

Regular Courses

Honors Courses

Advanced Courses

Advanced Placement (AP)

Math Course Selection

CLASS OF 2026 12th GRADE COURSE SELECTION Overview ❑ Graduation Requirements ❑ Academic + Elective Options ❑ Advanced Academic Options: ❑ Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment ❑ Online Courses ❑ Senior Year Information ❑ College & Career Info ❑ General Information Graduation Requirements ❑ 24 Credits, including: • 4 Credits of English • 4 Credits of Math o 1 must be Algebra 1 o 1 must be Geometry • 3 Credits of Science o 1 must be Biology • 3 Credits of Social Studies o World History o US History o US Government/Economics • 1 Credit of a Fine Art/Career • 1 Credit of Physical Education • 8 Credits of Electives ❑ Pass the Algebra EOCor earn a concordant score on the PSAT, SAT, ACT, CLT or Geometry EOC ❑ Pass the Grade 10 ELA FAST or earn a concordant score on the SAT orACT or CLT ❑ 2.000 Unweighted GPA NOTE: Two consecutive years of a foreign language (i.e. , Spanish 1 and Spanish 2) are NOT required for high school graduation, but ARE required for the Bright Futures scholarship and admission to most 4-year universities. Graduation Requirements • Cumulative unweighted GPA MUST be a 2.000 or higher. o Only final semester and full-year grades affect GPA. o Semester 1 = Average of Quarter 1 and Quarter 2 o Semester 2 = Average of Quarter 3 and Quarter 4 o A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0, F = 0.0 • Unweighted GPA vs. Weighted GPA o AP/DE/Honors and regular classes worth same points o Used to determine high school graduation, DE eligibility, sports eligibility, school privileges o AP/DE/Honors classes worth extra points ▪ Honors = +0.5 ▪ DE/AP = +1.0 o Used to determine Bright Futures eligibility, apply to colleges, etc. Graduation Requirements AP/DE Core Academic Courses REGULAR COURSES ➢ Focus on making students “life ready” ➢ Prepare students to pass state and district mandated exams HONORS COURSES ➢ Prepare students for entry-level college coursework ➢ Academically challenging: faster-paced, deeper dive into the content ➢ Student needs a strong work ethic, participate in class discussions, advocates for themselves when struggling ADVANCED COURSES: ➢ Prepares students for university-level coursework ➢ Offers intense writing and critical thinking exercises ➢ Nightly homework, reading, and writing ➢ Potential to earn college credit ➢ Heaviest grade weighting Advanced Placement (AP) Courses • Advanced Placement (AP) courses are varied in subject manner. • These courses require a test at the end of the school year to earn potential college credit for completion. • The tests are graded on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being the lowest and 5 being the highest. • College credit is determined by your student’s college based on the test score that is earned. Math: 4 Credits Required for Graduation Geometry Math for College Liberal Arts Math for Data & Financial Literacy Math for College Algebra Alg 2/Alg 2 Hon C/D/F Math for Liberal Arts: Includes some of this and some of that (Algebra, Geometry, Probability, Statistics, & Logic) . Recommended course for anyone who has not passed EOCs. Math for College Algebra: Includes elements of Algebra 2. Good fit for students who want to review Algebra skills. Math for College Statistics: Analyzing and applying probability and data. Includes some Algebra skills. Math for Data & Financial Literacy (Hon): A complimentary course to Economics. Real-world applications related to financial concepts (basic economic and accounting principles) . Algebra 2: Algebra II emphasizes linear and quadratic expressions, equations, and functions. This course also introduces students to polynomial, rational and exponential functions. Students explore the structures of and interpret functions and other mathematical models.

FAQs

What credit requirements must the Class of 2026 meet for graduation?

Students must earn 24 credits total, including 4 English, 4 Math, 3 Science, 3 Social Studies, 1 Fine Art/Career, 1 Physical Education, and 8 Electives.

How is unweighted GPA calculated, and what is the minimum?

Students must have a cumulative unweighted GPA of 2.000 or higher. Only final semester and full-year grades affect GPA; Semester 1 averages Quarter 1 and Quarter 2, and Semester 2 averages Quarter 3 and Quarter 4, using A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.

How do AP/DE/Honors classes affect GPA and eligibility uses?

AP/DE/Honors and regular classes earn the same base points for unweighted GPA, but AP/DE/Honors receive extra weighted points for weighted GPA: Honors adds +0.5 and DE/AP adds +1.0. Weighted GPA is used for Bright Futures eligibility and applying to colleges, while unweighted GPA supports graduation and other school eligibility purposes.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Theodora