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One credit is granted for successfully completing one semester in any class. All classes at Ashland High School receive the same credit. Transfer credits are accepted as long as they are coming from an accredited institution. No class credit will be issued retroactively. All credit-bearing classes not offered by Ashland High School must be pre-approved by the principal or their designee.
Diploma | ||
Section | Specific Classes | Credits |
English | 8 | |
Social Studies (must include) |
Global Studies American Studies Government Economics |
2 |
Science (must include) |
Physical Science Life Science Additional Science |
2 2 2 |
Mathematics | At or above Algebra 1 | 6 |
Physical Education | 2 | |
Health Education (must include) |
Health Family Health |
1 1 |
Applied Arts, Fine Arts, or World Language * | 6 | |
Electives | 12 | |
Additional Requirements (see below) | ||
Career Education | 100 hours (only 50 hours can be paid) |
1 |
Demonstrate Proficiency In Essential Skills | May be satisfied through Smarter Balanced & other nationally normed assessments as well as local work samples. | Reading Writing Math |
Total: | 50 |
All students must complete 100 hours of community service; only up to 50 hours may be paid hours such as employment. Students need to turn in a community service hours form in the main office for records.
The Career Education credit will be earned through the first semester of Senior Seminar. Beginning as freshmen, students will establish a personal education plan and a career education portfolio in their Grizz Academy class. Upon completion of Senior Seminar, a student will earn one credit of Career Education required for graduation.
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