Graduation Requirements

Total credits needed for graduation = 23 credits

1.0 credit = one course for one period for two semesters

One semester = .5 credit 
 
English - 4.0 credits

2 semesters 9th grade English (Composition and Literature)

2 semesters 10th grade English (World Literature)

2 semesters American Literature

2 semesters Senior Level English

Mathematics - 3 credits

 3 full years of math

COLLEGE PREP: 3 years beginning with Algebra

Social Studies - 3 credits

1 semester Analyzing the Modern World

2 semesters World History

2 semesters American History

1 semester Global Citizenship

Science - 2 credits

 Must be full year lab sciences COLLEGE PREP: most schools require chemistry, biology and/or physics

Career Education 1 credit

Can include a variety of classes including technology, business, jewelry, photography, work experience

P.E. / Health - 2 credits

1 semester must be Health

Fine Arts- 1 credit

Can include art, music, and theater

Foreign Language None COLLEGE PREP: most schools require two years

Electives Classes taken in required subject areas that exceed the BISD requirements are considered electives. Electives should be selected with both the student's interest and post high school plans in mind.