GEORGIA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

  •       Georgia High School Graduation Requirements

                For Students Entering High School

    English

    4 Credits

     
    • 1 Credit - 9th-grade Literature and Composition 
    • 1 Credit - World Literature/Composition 
    • 1 Credit - American Literature/Composition (Require EOC)
    • 1 Credit - British Literature/Composition

    Math

    4 Credits
    • 1 Credit - Algebra I (Require EOC)
    • 1 Credit - Geometry
    • 1 Credit - Algebra II
    • 1 Credit - Pre-calculus
    • 1 Credit - Other 4th Math (Advanced Math Decision Making)

    Science

    4 Credits
    • 1 Credit - Biology (Require EOC)
    • 1 Credit - Physical Science or Physics
    • Two Additional Science Courses of Choice: Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, or an AP/IB Course (1 Credit Each)

    Social Studies

    3 Credits
    • 1 Credit - World History
    • 1 Credit - United States History (Require EOC)
    • ½ Credit - American Government
    • ½ Credit - Economics

    CTAE

     

    3 Credits

     

    Students Must Earn 3 Credits, in Any Combination, from These Three Curriculum Areas.

    Students Planning to Attend a 4-Year College or University Immediately After High School Must Earn a Minimum of 2 Credits in a Modern Language.

     

    Students Who Plan to Continue a Technical Program of Study at a Technical College After High School Are Encouraged to Take at Least 3 Credits in a Single CTAE Career Pathway. (See the Advisement Guide for CTAE Programs Available at Each High School.)

    Fine Arts

    Modern Language

    Health and Physical Education

    1 Credit

    ½ Credit per Course. Each Course Is One Semester in Length. Typically taken in the 9th Grade.
    A Student Taking 3 Credits of JRROTC Will Satisfy This Requirement.

    Electives

    4 Credits

    Electives Can Be Taken in Any Curriculum Area.
    Students Planning to Attend a 4-Year College or University Are Encouraged to Take at Least 2 Electives from Academic Curriculum Areas.

    Total

    23 Credits

     

    Promotion to the Next Grade Is Based upon Credits Earned.

    10th =   5 Credits

    11th = 11 Credits

    12th = 17 Credits

     

    Georgia Milestones

     

    Some Courses Require Students to Take the Georgia Milestones to Earn Credit for the Course. The Following Courses Require Students to Take the Georgia Milestones:

    • American Lit/Comp
    • Algebra I
    • Biology
    • U.S. History

     

    The Georgia Milestones Count 20% of the Student's Final Grade.

     

    1 Credit Consists of One Semester. Impact Academy is on a 4x4 Block Schedule.  Students Can Earn Four Credits/Semester and Eight Credits/School Year.  Credit Is Earned When a Minimum Passing Grade of 70 Is Achieved. A Semester Lasts 18 Weeks.

    23 Credits Must Be Earned to Earn a High School Diploma.