Graduation Requirements

Staying on Course - Information from the University System of Georiga

High School Graduation Rule from GA Department of Education for students entering 9th grade in 2008 - 2009 or later:

 

23 total units required for all students

4 units of English Language Arts required for all students

4 units of Mathematics required for all students

4 units of Science required for all students (the 4th science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements)

3 units of Social Studies required for all students, all courses are specifically identified

1 unit of Health and Physical Education required for all students; 3 units of JROTC may be used to meet the requirement

A total of 3 units required from: CTAE and/or Foreign Language and/or Fine Arts for all students (students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution must take two units of the same foreign language).

4 additional elective units for all     See the GA DOE website for the full explanation: GA DOE Graduation Rule   Information from the University System of Georgia outlining requirements for admission to college as compared to the state guidelines:  USG Staying on Course Please note that each college/university sets specific guidelines on admissions criteria;  please check the college/university website for updated information.

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