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Graduation Credit Requirements

English & Language Arts 4

Social Studies 3

Mathematics 3

Science (includes Biology) 3

Flexible Core Academic Credit
(Mathematics, Science or Social Studies) 1

Health & Physical Education 1

Electives 9

Total Credits Required 24

Students are strongly encouraged to investigate college admissions requirements
Many colleges recommend 4 years of English, Social Studies, Mathematics, & Science.
Many colleges recommend 2-3 consecutive years of study of a World Language in high school.

Portrait of a Graduate

Within the Student Progress & Engagement category of the strategic plan, one of
the 2019 - 2023 long-term goals is to "measure and respond to students holistic
indicators (e.g., graduate portrait). Through the strategic planning process and
regular discussions with staff and parents, we know that there are many desired
elements for a PR Graduate that go well beyond knowledge in certain content
areas. What are these elements? How can we define them? The long-term goal
was established for the purpose of clarifying these characteristics and
considering how they fit within the educational programs.

Although "graduate" is mentioned in this initiative, it is understood that students
develop the knowledge, skills, habit, and characteristics throughout each and
every year. We have identified a few examples of where the Program of Studies
aligns to the Graduate Portrait:

• Skills (Study and Communication Skills integrated in all courses)
• Health & Wellness (Career Awareness)
• Knowledge (Time Management Planner on page 9)
• Personal Qualities & Characteristics (Leadership and Involvement page 17)

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