1. New Graduation Requirements Changes to begin with Class of 2013

2. Changes Include: Transition from Gateway to EOC as a percentage of semester grade Aligning the curriculum with national standards New assessments One diploma for all students

3. English Requirements* English I1 Credit English II1 Credit English III1 Credit – AP Language and Composition English IV1 Credit – AP English Literature or Composition – Dual English Credit * ESL or English Resource may count for up to two credits of any of the above

4. Math Requirements Math – 4 credits: (students must take a math class every year) Algebra IA & IB 1 Math Credit & 1 Elective Credit Geometry 1 Credit Algebra II1 Credit Upper level Math1 Credit – Bridge Math for Students who have not earned a 19 ACT Math – Capstone Math for Students who score 19 or above on ACT Math – STEM Math (Pre- Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry, Statistics, Discrete Mathematics)

5. Science Requirements » Science – 3 Credits Biology I1 Credit Chemistry or Physics1 Credit Another Lab. Science1 Credit

6. Social Studies Requirements » Social Studies – 3 Credits W. History or W. Geography1 Credit U. S. History1 Credit Economics½ Credit Government½ Credit

7. Fine Art, Foreign Language, and Elective Focus » Fine Art, Foreign Lang., and Elective Focus – 6 Credits Fine Art1 Credit Foreign Language2 Credits Elective Focus3 Credits Students completing a CTE elective focus must complete three units in the same CTE program area or approved program of study. Science and math, humanities, fine arts Other areas approved by the Board of Education The Fine Art and Foreign Language requirements may be waived for students who are sure they are not going to attend a University and be replaced with courses designed to enhance and expand the elective focus.

8. Other Changes » P. E. and Wellness – 1.5 Credits: Wellness1 Credit Physical Education½ Credit The physical education requirement may be met by substituting an equivalent time of physical activity in other areas including but not limited to marching band, AFJROTC, cheerleading, and interscholastic athletics. Personal Finance ½ Credit