GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
In order to receive a diploma and graduate from Sturgis High School, a student must meet the requirements for basic course work, complete a portfolio presentation, and earn the total number of credits required. Participation in the commencement ceremony is a privilege and will be denied to any student who has not completed all requirements and finished the year in good standing with School staff.
Specific Graduation Requirements are:
English – 4 credits (Must include English
9,10,11, Speech and a selection Senior Year)
Social Studies – 3 credits (Must include U.
S. History, World History, Government and Economics
Science – 3 credits (Must include (1) Biology A,
B; (.5) Chemistry A; (.5) Physics A; and
either Chemistry B or Physics B)
Credit for Earth Science B is usually earned in 8th grade.
Mathematics –
4 credits (Must include Algebra I, Geometry,
Algebra II and a credit Senior Year)
Phys. Ed./Health – 1 credit (Must
include Physical Education (.5) and Health (.5))
Technology - .5 credit (Must include
Computer Related Technology)
Visual,
Performing or (Can choose from Fine or
Performing Arts, Advanced World Languages,
Applied Arts –
1 credit Vocational or Practical
Arts)
Foreign
Language – 2 credits (Must include 2 years of the same
language.
1 credit in either Spanish or French may be earned in 8th grade.)
Freshman
Focus - .5 credit
ACT Prep - .5 credit
Career Pathway or As selected to equal at least 26 credits
General Elective
Online learning experience
of at least 20 hours (These are actual hours, not
credits)
Successful portfolio presentation
