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Graduation Information
Credit Requirements FCPS requires a minimum of 25 credits to graduate. This includes the minimum 21 credits beyond the 8th grade required by the Maryland State Board of Education and 4 additional credits that FCPS requires: 1 in math; and 3 career pathway credits for the class of 2009 and beyond. Requirements are outlined in the chart to the right.
High School Assessments (HSA) The High School Assessments are state-level, end-of-course exams aimed at raising academic standards and preparing graduates to compete in the workplace and post-secondary education. Middle and high school students enrolled in Algebra/Data Analysis, English 10, Biology and Government must take the exams at the completion of each course. Passing the HSAs is a graduation requirement; students must achieve one of the following in order to receive a diploma:
Students can retake the HSAs as many times as necessary to pass. Extra help is available at all high schools, and Maryland's Bridge Plan is an alternative for some students who are unable to pass the exams despite receiving additional support. Discuss concerns with the school counselor or a teacher.
Get more detail about the HSAs.
Graduation Honors Students who excel are eligible for a number of FCPS and Maryland graduation honors. Find out more here.
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Credit Requirements
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English............................................. |
4 |
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Social Studies ................................. |
3 |
| Science............................................ |
3 |
| Mathematics..................................... |
4 |
| Physical Education........................... |
1/2 |
| Health.............................................. |
1/2 |
| Fine Arts (Music, Art, Drama)............. |
1 |
| Technology Education....................... |
1 |
Choose one of the following:
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Advanced Technology.....................
+ Electives................................. |
2
3 |
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OR |
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World Language............................
+ Electives................................. |
2
3 |
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OR |
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State-Approved Career and
Technology Program..................
+ Elective................................ |
4
1 |
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Electives from student’s career pathway*......................................... 3 |
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| Total Credits.................................. 25 |
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School |
Last Day of Instruction*
and Final Exams |
Final Examinations*
Make-Up |
Graduation |
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Flexible Evening High*** |
May 13 |
May 14 |
May 20 |
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Rock Creek*** |
May 21 |
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May 21 |
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Frederick High**
Governor Thomas Johnson High*** |
May 17 |
May 18 |
May 24 |
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Middletown High**
Linganore High*** |
May 18 |
May 19 |
May 25 |
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Walkersville High**
Catoctin High*** |
May 19 |
May 20 |
May 26 |
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Urbana High**
Brunswick High*** |
May 20 |
May 21 |
May 27 |
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Tuscarora High**** |
May 21 |
May 24 |
May 28 |
| * Dates are subject to change |
** 1 p.m. graduation |
*** 7 p.m. graduation |
**** 10 a.m. graduation |
Last Modified on 12/21/2009 9:14:05 AM
