MPS High School Graduation Requirements
As you review your child’s schedule, check to make sure he/she is starting on the right track and continue to monitor his/her progress throughout the year.
| Overall minimum of 22 units required to graduate. | |
| REQUIRED: | |
| 4.0 units | English/Language Arts |
| 3.0 units | Mathematics (courses at or above the Algebra level) |
| 3.0 units | Science (content with laboratory studies in the Life and Physical Sciences) |
| 3.0 units | Social Studies as follows: 1.0 unit of U.S. History 1.0 unit of World History, World Geography or World Studies 1.0 unit of Citizenship (Gr. 9-10) or 0.5 unit of American Government (Gr. 11-12) and 0.5 unit Economics (Gr. 11-12) |
| 1.5 units | Physical Education (over a 3-year period) |
| 0.5 unit | Health |
| 1.0 units | Fine Arts (Art, Music, Dance or Theater) |
| ELECTIVES | |
| 6.0 units | A variety of electives are available, often related to the focus of the school. |
| 22.0 units | TOTAL |
| In addition to earning 22 units, students must successfully participate in one of the following three options:
§ Take an approved Online Learning Course (required or elective). § Complete 20 hours of Community Service approved by a school advisor. § Take a course (required or elective) that includes a Service-Learning experience. |
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