Grenada School District students must earn 24 credits in order to graduate. The following are the requirements you will be expected to earn in
order to graduate with your class in May of 2011.
Curriculum Area |
Units |
Required Subjects |
Other Options |
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English |
4 |
English I, II, III, and IV |
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Mathematics |
4* |
Algebra I
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Pre-Algebra, Transition to Algebra, Algebra II or other higher-level math will count as well. Any math successfully completed in 8th grade will apply toward 4 credits needed. One unit must be higher-level than Algebra I. |
|
Science |
3 |
Biology I |
Two units may be in the following courses if the student completes the 2-course sequence: Allied Health I & II, Horticulture I & II, and Technology Applications I & II. These are taught at the Career & Technical Center. |
|
Social Studies |
4 |
Mississippi Studies- ½ Geography- ½ World History- 1 U.S. History- 1 U.S. Government- ½ Economics- ½ |
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Health |
½ |
Comprehensive Health- ½ OR Family/Individual Health- ½ |
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Technology |
1* |
Keyboarding- ½ OR Computer Applications- ½
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Computer Discovery in 8th grade is accepted in lieu of these 2 courses. |
|
The Arts |
1 |
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Electives |
6 ½ |
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Total Units |
24 |
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In addition to successfully completing the above courses, each student entering Grenada High School in Fall of 2007 with an anticipated graduation date of
May 2011 shall have earned a passing score on the following state-mandated subject area tests: Algebra I, Biology I, English II Multiple Choice and Writing,
and U.S. History. See Mrs. Sandra Howell for courses available in the Virtual Classroom offered at Grenada High School.