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MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

HCSD GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS: Twenty-one credits (21) which must include the following:
English 4 credits ½ credit in Literature required senior year
Mathematics**** 4 credits Must include 2 credits beyond Algebra 1 and Geometry
Social Studies 3 credits Must include 1 U.S. History, 1 World History, and ½ U.S. Govt
3 years of lab science: Including Physical Science, Biology and
advanced study in one or more of the following: Chemistry, Physics
Science 3 credits
or other physical science; advanced biology or other life science
(Anatomy/Physiology); physical geology or other earth/space science
Physical Education ½ credit Foundations of Physical Education required, plus 1 more PE elective
Health* ½ credit
Fine Arts** All students must complete at least two semesters of Fine Arts**
(Visual/Performing/Applied Arts) 1 credit taken any time in grades 7-12.
Computer Science ½ credit
Combination of electives from: World Language, Fine Arts**,
Additional Courses 4.5 credits
Business & Computer Science, Technology. and/or Career-Technical
Instruction in economics/ financial literacy***
Total: 21 Credits
*Recommended for freshman year (summer school options exist)
**Fine Arts include all Visual/Performing/Applied Arts (except Engineering Drawing): All Visual Art electives such as Art
Foundations, Drawing, Painting, Digital Photography; all Performing Arts such as Band, Choir, Music Creation, Musical
Theatre AND Graphic Arts 1, 2, Advanced Graphics, Industrial Design 1 & 2 and Video Production electives in Technology
***HHS presents several options to integrate the economics/financial literacy requirement of the Ohio Core: Integrated
Computer Applications (Business & Computer Science Dept.), Transitions or Independent Living (Family & Consumer
Sciences Dept.) or a test-out option through the Guidance Department
****Students may earn up to 1 math credit for successful completion of Computer Science 1 (1/2 credit), AP Computer
Science Principles or AP Computer Science A (new in 2018-19, from HB170)

The graduation requirements for the classes of 2018 and beyond include
curriculum and 3 options to show readiness for next steps in college and careers. A summary of the new
requirements is provided below:

English language arts 4 units
Health ½ unit
1
Mathematics 4 units
2
Physical education ½ unit
3
Science 3 units

4
Social studies 3 units
5
Electives 5 units
Additional credits, if any, in district requirements
Other Requirements
Economics and financial literacy
6
6
Fine arts

AND

AND MEET ONE OF THE FOLLOWING THREE:

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