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Grade Advancement
Advancement to subsequent grade levels is determined by credits earned and passing grades in mandated courses.
Grade
9 →10 10 →11
11 →12
Requirements
Four credits earned in grade 9 of which three must be in the core content areas of English, social studies, math or science.
A total of 12 credits earned in grades 9 and 10.
Student must be in a position to satisfy all graduation requirements during the course of the regular school year.
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Graduation Requirements
A diploma for Plum Senior High is granted upon successful completion of 24.5 credits. These credits include state and district mandated subjects. Students who do not successfully complete credit requirements will not receive a diploma or participate in the commencement ceremony. The state component will depend on PDE legislation.
Minimum Credit Requirements for Graduation
Course Credits English (Including English Literature 9th and 10th) 4.0 Social Studies (Civics, Modern American History & World Cultures or H/AP equivalent) 4.0
Science* (Including Biology)
Mathematics* (Including Algebra I if not successfully completed in 8 Physical Education
Health Education
Electives
Total
3.0 grade) 3.0 1.0 0.5 9.0 24.5
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*NOTE: Any computer science course can count as science or math credit towards graduation.
Exceptionally Prepared for Success
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