High School Credit Requirements

High School credit requirement list for Graduation with a Diploma:

These are only for students entering 9th grade in 07-08 or later. For all other students, please contact Allendale for requirements.

English (Must include a combination of Grammar, Composition, and Literature)-4 credits

Mathematics (Must include 1 credit in Algebra) -4 credits

Science (Should include 2 credits in a lab, if available. Many labs can be done online as a virtual lab. Go to your favorite search site and type in "Virtual Science Lab." ) -3 credits

Social Studies: 1 credit in American History, 1 credit in World History, ½ credit in American Government, ½ credit in Economics

P.E - 1 credit (Physical Education, Sports, Personal Fitness, Etc)

Fine Arts - ½ credit* (Music, Dance, Drama, Speech, Debate, Painting, Drawing, etc)

Practical Arts - ½ credit* (Typing, Home Ec., Industrial Arts, etc)

*Or one credit in either one or the other.

Electives - 8 Credits ( 2 of which should be in a Foreign Language if planning to go to college.  )

 

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