Michigan High School Graduation Requirements

1 Michigan high School Graduation RequirementsRigorRelevanceRelationshipsR igor RelationshipsThe Michigan Merit Curriculum The most comprehensive set of HS Graduation Requirements in the nation Accompanied by a comprehensive set of high School content expectations for each Graduation requirement Requires students to complete 16 specific state credits for Graduation Begins with class of 2011 our current 8thgradeTo provide consistent minimum Graduation Requirements across all public high schools in MichiganTo provide educators with a common understanding of what student s should know and be able to do for creditTo provide all students the learning opportunity, knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college or the workplaceThe Intent of the MMC4 Credits of English Language Arts4 Credits of Mathematics(Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II required)(Senior year math course is required)3 Credits of Science(Biology, Physics or Chemistry, and one additional course)3 Credits of Social Studies(World History w/ Geography, US History w/ Geography,Economics and Government)1 Credit of Physical Education/Health1 Credit of Visual, Performing, and Applied ArtsAn On-line Course/ExperienceMichigan Merit CurriculumGraduation Requirements18 + 5 = 23 TOTAL CREDITS 2016 (with 5 required electives by EGRHS)16 + 7 = 23 TOTAL CREDITS 2011 (with 7 required electives by EGRHS)23 TOTAL CREDITSR equiredOnline Experience0 Online Experience7 in 20115 in 2016 Electives10 Electives1 Visual, Performing and Applied or Practical Other Than English(Beginning with Class of 2016)

2 0 Foreign Language3 Social Studies(including World History w/ Geography, US History w/ Geography, Economics and Government)3 Social Studies(including World Studies, US History, Econ. and Govt.)3 Science(including Biology, Physics or Chemistry, and one additional course)2 Science4 Math(Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II required)(Senior year math course is required)2 Math(including algebraic concepts) (.5 Speech/Debate/Forensics)Current EGRHS Graduation RequirementsMichigan Merit CurriculumGraduation RequirementsSide by Side ComparisonRecommendation ForGraduation Requirements7 Electives (10)RequiredOnline Course/Experience (0).5 Health (.5)1 Fine or Practical Arts (.5).5 Physical Education (.5)3 Social Studies (3)3 Science (2)4 Mathematics (2)4 English Language Arts ( )All students must: Complete at least math or math-related credits Complete a math or math-related credit in the final yearAlgebra 2 modification options: Complete credits including.

3 5 credit of Algebra IIOR Complete a two year Career and Technical education curriculum which includes .5 credit of Algebra II contentOR Complete Algebra 2 over 2 years with credit given for each yearAlgebra IGeometry Algebra II1 additional math or math-related credit Math or math-related credit in the final yearMathematics4 CreditsNo modificationAligned with subject area content expectations developed by the Department and approved by the State Board of EducationEnglish Language Arts4 CreditsPersonal Curriculum(Modification)DescriptionSubje ct AreaCreditsThe Personal CurriculumThe Personal CurriculumPersonal Curriculum(Modification)DescriptionSubje ct AreaCreditsModification only ifstudent takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World LanguagesCredit guidelines developed by the Michigan Department of EducationHealth and Physical Education1 CreditNo modification of Civics2 credits must be earnedModified only ifstudent takes additional credit(s) beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World EconomicsUS History and GeographyWorld History and GeographySocial Studies3 CreditsNo modificationBiologyChemistry or Physics1 additional Science creditScience3 CreditsThe Personal CurriculumPersonal Curriculum(Modification)DescriptionSubje ct AreaCreditsModification only ifstudent takes additional credit(s)

4 Beyond the required credits in English Language Arts, Math, Science, or World LanguagesCredit guidelines developed by the Michigan Department of EducationVisual, Performing, Applied Arts1 CreditNo modificationOnline course or learning experienceOROnline experience is incorporated into each of the required creditsOnline Learning ExperienceNo modificationBegins with the Class of 2016 Credits earned in grades 9-12 ORAn equivalent learning experience in grades K-12 World Languages2 Credits