Students

Graduation & Promotion Requirements

  • Earn 23.5 credits in key content area
    • 4 in English
    • 3 in Mathematics
    • 3 in Science
    • 3 in Social Studies
    • 1 in African American History
    • 2 in World Language
    • 2 in Arts and Humanities
    • 1 in Physical Education
    • 0.5 in Health
    • 4 in electives – One elective must be a college preparatory Mathematics or Science course, an IB course, an AP course, or a terminal CTE course. Schools or programs may predetermine specific subject area elective credits.
  • 8 Career and Technical Education credits
    • 2 credits in 10th grade
    • 3 credits in 11th grade
    • 3 credits in 12th grade
  • Successfully complete a Senior Project
  • Meet the criteria for one of five Pathways to Graduation outlined by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Find detailed information about each pathway in the next section.
    • Pathway 1: Keystone Proficiency
    • Pathway 2: Keystone Composite
    • Pathway 3: Career & Technical Education Concentrator
    • Pathway 4: Alternative Assessment
    • Pathway 5: Evidence-Based Pathways

 

  • In addition to the above requirements:
    • If you are in a Dual Enrollment Program, you must attend all classes and satisfactorily complete all dual enrollment courses.