Graduation Requirements
Overall, students must earn a minimum of 24 academic credits, and must be enrolled for their entire senior year, during which time they must earn a minimum of six academic credits in order to graduate.
Eight Semesters of English and Math: The school requires eight semesters of English (I, II, III, and IV). International students must complete English III to obtain a regular diploma, or English II for an ESL diploma. Students must also complete eight semesters of Math, with a minimum successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II.
Six semesters of History and Science: The school requires six semesters of History/Social Sciences, two of which are dedicated to US History. Freshmen and sophomores must complete a full two-year sequence of Global Studies. Students must also complete six semesters of Science. Two semesters in Biology are required; Chemistry and/or Physics are strongly recommended.
Four semesters of International Languages and Fine Arts: The school recommends six semesters dedicated to the study of a foreign language to all students, with a minimum of four semesters (in the same language) required for graduation. Honors Program students are required to study six semesters of a foreign language. Students must also complete four semesters in Fine Arts.
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