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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

4 years of English (12 credits)

4 years of Social Studies (12 credits)
3 years of Math (9 credits)
3 years of Science (9 credits)

Health/PE (5 credits)

ESS I, ESS II, Wellness & 2 elective PE

Arts (3 credits)

Personal Finance (1 credit)

Electives (15 minimum credits)

66 Total

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4 YEAR COLLEGES LIKE TO SEE AND MAY REQUIRE…

4 years of Science

4 years of Math (U of MN has 4 year math requirement)

2 years (or more) of a single World Language

*Some colleges will consider a student for admission if one of these requirements is missing (a deficiency) but all other criteria are met. It is important to note there are variations in college admissions requirements and you should check with each college for specifics!

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THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN CHOOSING CLASSES

Help student develop a plan for grades 10, 11 & 12
Balance rigor with other life obligations!
Keep extra college requirements in mind
Encourage your students to try out electives
Most importantly:

Talk to teachers (parent/teacher conferences Thursday, January 22 and Friday, January 23) and counselors about different options & appropriateness of certain classes.

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GRADE 10 REQUIREMENTS

18-21 credits

English- English 10, InCollege Prep English 10 or Honors Literature
Social Studies - US History or AP US History
Math- Geometry Concepts, Geometry or Honors Algebra II
Science- Biology Concepts, Biology, Honors Biology, or AP Biology
Personal Finance
Wellness & PE
Electives (wide variety of options for these slots)

*Students who register for less than 21 credits will automatically have

1, 2 or 3 study halls

*Students with EL or Special Education services may fulfill requirements differently-see case manager

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Sample 10th grade schedule


1	ENGLISH 10 A	ENGLISH 10 B	ENGLISH 10 C
2	US HISTORY A	US HISTORY B	US HISTORY C
3	BIOLOGY A	BIOLOGY B	BIOLOGY C
4	GEOMETRY A	GEOMETRY B	GEOMETRY C
5	WELLNESS	PERSONAL FINANCE	PE ELECTIVE
6	ELECTIVE	ELECTIVE	ELECTIVE
7	ELECTIVE	ELECTIVE	ELECTIVE

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IMPORTANT DATES

Monday, January 12 - Thursday, January 15

Course Advisement-core departments (English, math, science, social studies) advise classes on graduation credits & pathway, course & level options, and individual student recommendations for their department

Monday, January 12 - Wednesday, January 14

Registration Process and Course Offerings videos shown in Advisory

Thursday, January 15

How to Register in Campus video shown during Advisory

Thursday, January 15 - Tuesday, January 27

Online Campus registration window open (use student or parent/guardian Campus account)

Tuesday, January 27