Graduation & Promotion Requirements
South Carolina Graduation Requirements:
| English/Language Arts |
4 Credits
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| Mathematics | 4 Credits |
| Science | 3 Credits |
| US History & Constitution | 1 Credit |
| U.S. Government | 1/2 Credit |
| Economics | 1/2 Credit |
| Other Social Studies | 1 Credit |
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Personal Finance
* This is a new requirements that begins with the graduating class of 2027
|
1/2 Credit
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Physical Education or Junior ROTC
* If ROTC is taken instead of PE, Personal Health must also be taken
|
1 Credit |
| Computer Science | 1 Credit |
| World Language or Career & Technology | 1 Credit |
| Electives | 7 Credits |
| TOTAL | 24 Credits |
4-Year College Requirements
Most 4-Year Colleges have the following minimum requirements.
- At least one math credit above Algebra 2 (this can include Prob & Stats, Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus, etc.)
- At least 3 lab science credits
- At least two credits in the same foreign language
- At least one fine-arts credit (Art, Music, Theatre, etc)
*Students should research each college's specific requirements including GPA, Test Scores, etc.
Promotion Requirements:
Sophomore, 10th Grade
To be classified as a sophomore, students must have earned a minimum of:
- 1 English Credit
- 1 Math Credit
- Total of 5 Credits
Junior, 11th Grade
To be classified as a junior, students must have earned a minimum of:
- 2 English Credits
- 2 Math Credits
- 1 Science Credit
- Total of 11 Credits
Senior, 12th Grade
To be classified as a senior, students must have earned a minimum of:
- 3 English Credits
- 3 Math Credits
- 2 Science Credits
- Total of 17 Credits