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01/19/09 - Martin L. King Day

01/20/09 - Board of Education Meeting

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Students Graduating in 2009 and Thereafter

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Students Graduating in 2009 and Thereafter
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To be awarded a diploma, a student shall be enrolled in a Maryland public school system and have earned a minimum of 21 credits that include the requirements identified in the table below.
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Subject Area
Specific Credit Requirements
High School Assessment
NCLB Test
English
4 credits
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).
 
 
 
 
 
Students who enter grade 9 in 2005-2006 and thereafter must take the Maryland School Assessments for Algebra, Data Analysis and English II.
Math
3 credits
-1 in algebra/data analysis
-1 in geometry
Science
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
Social Studies
3 credits
-1 in U.S. history
-1 in world history
-1 in local, state, national government
Other Requirements
Fine Arts
1 credit
 
 
Physical Education
½ credit
 
 
Health
½ credit
 
 
Technology Education
1 credit
 
 
Other
2 credits of foreign language or
2 credits of advanced technology ed. and
3 credits in electives
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4 credits by successfully completing a State-approved career & technology program and
1 credit in electives
 
 
Students must also meet attendance, service learning, and any other local school system requirements.
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