Hi, I’m trying to map out my course load for senior year. I've heard some states require more credits than others to graduate high school. Does anyone know which state has the highest requirement?
The state with the highest number of required credits to graduate high school is currently Alabama, which mandates 24 credits for a standard diploma. These credits include not only academic courses but also career preparedness courses and electives.
Here's a rough breakdown:
- English Language Arts: 4 credits
- Mathematics: 4 credits (Algebra I, Geometry, and two other higher-level math courses)
- Science: 4 credits (Biology, a physical science, and two other science courses)
- Social Studies: 4 credits (World History, US History x 2, Government/Economics)
- Physical Education: 1 credit
- Health: 0.5 credit
- Career Preparedness: 1 credit
- CTE/foreign language/arts education: 3 credits
- Electives: 2.5 credits
Always remember to confirm your specific course credit requirements with your school counselor or through official state educational guidelines; different schools and districts might have additional requirements or slight variations.
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