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Bristol Eastern High School

Graduation Requirements

 

 

Graduation Requirements

 

Minimum Graduation Requirements 

Required Subject Areas

Credits

Required Courses

Humanities (ELA and Social Studies) - minimum of 9 credits

English

4

English 1, 2, 3, 4

All students are required to meet a performance standard for Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.

Social Studies

3

Modern American History, 1Cr.

Civics, .5Cr.

World Languages

1

Spanish, French, Italian, Latin, Language & Culture A/B

Fine Arts Elective

1

Courses in Art or Music

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) - minimum of 9 credits

Mathematics

4

Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, and a math elective

All students are required to meet a performance standard for Mathematics.

Science

3

Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry*

Career and Technical Education

1

Courses in Engineering and Technology, Business and Finance, Family Consumer Science

STEM Elective

1

Courses in Math, Science, CTE, Business and Finance, Family Consumer Science

Physical Education and Health

Physical Education

2

.5 Cr each year

Health

1

.5 Cr Grade. 9 Health and .5 Cr Grade 11 Health

Additional Credit Requirements

Elective credits beyond Required Subject Areas

3

 

Personal Finance and Investment

.5

 

Required Total Credits

25.00

 

All juniors are required to take Chemistry to prepare for the NGSS assessment. 

The third credit can come from other electives if a student has a final grade below a 65.