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Subject Area
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Specific Credit Requirements
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High School Assessment
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NCLB Test
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English
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4 credits
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Students who enter grade 9 in 2005-2006 must take the Maryland High School Assessments for English II, algebra/data analysis, biology and government. The student must achieve one of the following: (1) the passing score on each test, (2) a minimum score for each test and a combined overall score, (3) a specific score on an MSDE-approved comparable assessment(s), or (4) a passing score on the four High School Assessments by a combination of (1) and (3).
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Students who enter grade 9 in 2005-2006 and thereafter must take the Maryland School Assessments for Algebra, Data Analysis and English II.
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Math
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3 credits
-1 in algebra/data analysis
-1 in geometry
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Science
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3 credits
-1 in biology
-2 that must include laboratory experience in any or all of the following areas: earth science, life science, physical science
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Social Studies
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3 credits
-1 in U.S. history
-1 in world history
-1 in local, state, national government
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Other Requirements
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Fine Arts
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1 credit
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Physical Education
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½ credit
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Health
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½ credit
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Technology Education
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1 credit
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Other
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2 credits of foreign language or
2 credits of advanced technology ed. and
3 credits in electives
or
4 credits by successfully completing a State-approved career & technology program and
1 credit in electives
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Students must also meet attendance, service learning, and any other local school system requirements.
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