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To be awarded a diploma, a student shall be enrolled in Charles County Public Schools and have earned a minimum of23credits that include the following:
Subject Area / Students entering high school before Fall 2011
Specific Credit Requirements / Students entering high school Fall 2011 to Fall 2012
Specific Credit Requirements / Students entering high school Fall 2013 and beyond
Specific Credit Requirements
English / 4 credits / 4 credits / 4 credits
Mathematics / 3 credits
2 in algebra
1 in geometry / 3 credits
2 in algebra
1 in geometry / 3 credits
2 in algebra
1 in geometry
Science / 3 credits
1 Biology and 2 other lab sciences
Recommended sequence:
Earth and Space
Biology
Chemistry (Physical Science) / 3 credits
1 Biology and 2 other lab sciences
Recommended sequence:
Earth and Space
Biology
Chemistry (Physical Science) / 3 credits
1 Biology and 2 other lab sciences
Recommended sequence:
Earth and Space
Biology
Chemistry (Physical Science)
Social Studies / 3 credits
Recommended sequence:
LSN Government
U. S. History
World History / 3 credits
Recommended sequence:
LSN Government
U. S. History
World History / 3 credits
Recommended sequence:
LSN Government
U. S. History
World History
Fine Arts / 1 credit / 1 credit / 1 credit
Physical Education / .5 credit Fitness for Life / .5 credit Fitness for Life / .5 credit Fitness for Life
Health / .5 credit / .5 credit / .5 credit
Technology Education / 1 credit / 1 credit / 1 credit
Financial Literacy / 1 credit / 1 credit
Other / 2 creditsof World Languageandat least5 creditsof academic/career electivesOR
2 creditsof Advanced Technology coursework and at least5 creditsof academic/career electivesOR
7 credits through the completion of a state-approved career and technology education programandacademic/career electives / 2 creditsof World Languageandat least4 creditsof academic/career electivesOR
2 creditsof Advanced Technology coursework and at least4 creditsof academic/career electivesOR
6 credits through the completion of a state-approved career and technology education programandacademic/career electives / 2 creditsof World Languageandat least4 creditsof academic/career electivesOR
2 creditsof Advanced Technology coursework and at least4 creditsof academic/career electivesOR
6 credits through the completion of a state-approved career and technology education programandacademic/career electives.
High School Assessment (HSA) / Students must take the Maryland High School Assessments forEnglish II, Algebra/Data Analysis, and Biology. Students must achieve one of the following: (1) a passing score on each test, (2) a combined overall score of at least 1208, (3) a specific score on an MSDE-approved comparable assessment, (4) the Bridge Plan for Academic Validation, or (5) a combined overall score of at least 1602 for students who took and passed the Government HSA. / Students must take the Maryland High School Assessments forEnglish II, Algebra/Data Analysis, and Biology. Students must achieve one of the following: (1) a passing score on each test, (2) a combined overall score of at least 1208, (3) a specific score on an MSDE-approved comparable assessment, (4) the Bridge Plan for Academic Validation, or (5) a combined overall score of at least 1602 for students who took and passed the Government HSA. / Students must take the Maryland High School Assessments forEnglish II, Algebra/Data Analysis, Biologyand Government. Students must achieve one of the following: (1) the passing score on each test, (2) a combined overall score of at least 1602, (3) a specific score on an MSDE-approved comparable assessment, or (4) the Bridge Plan for Academic Validation.
Student Service Learning
Service Learning is an MSDE graduation requirement. This program requires all students to prepare, implement and reflect upon a project that addresses a need or concern in their schools or community. All projects must meet the MSDE criteria for a quality service learning experience. In Charles County, components of the this program are embedded in grades 6, 7, 8, and 9. Students who have not completed service learning by the end of their 9th grade year must contact the service learning coordinator at their school for information on how to complete the graduation requirement.
  • Students must also meet attendance requirements
  • Please note that this information does not provide the requirements any post-secondary school may require for entrance. Parents/Guardians and students should consult with the Counselor for course selections necessary to enter a specific community college, college, university, vocational school, etc after graduation.