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Graduation Requirements

Language Arts Requirements and Suggested Class List

Mount Sophia’s program is structured to give a standard for attaining a high school diploma for both college-bound and non-college bound students.

SUBJECT NON-COLLEGE BOUND COLLEGE-BOUND
Language Arts/Literature 4 credits 4 credits
Mathematics 4 credits (includes Algebra I, Geometry, Financial Literacy & one other math) 4.5 credits (includes Algebra I, II, Geometry + 1 other math & ½ credit Financial Literacy)*
Social Studies 4 credits (includes 1 credit each of American & World history, ½ credit each of civics, economics, geography, & 1 elective) 4 credits (includes 1 credit each of American & World history, ½ credit each of civics, economics, geography, & elective)
Science 4 credits: biology, chemistry, plus 2 other sciences, 3 must have labs (incl. bio & chem.) 4 credits: biology, chemistry, plus two other sciences, 3 must have labs (incl. bio & chem.)*
World Languages 2 credits 2 credits*
Career Exp. Vocational Training 3 credits (some may be integrated) 3 credits integrated
Technology 1 credit 1 credit
Physical Education 1.5 credits 1.5 credits
Health .5 .5
Fine Arts 1 credit 1 credits
Bible 1 credit 1 credit
Electives As needed As needed
TOTAL REQUIRED 26 CREDITS 26 CREDITS

*University of Delaware and some other state universities often have additional requirements – see academic advisor for details.

Service hours – While service is not a graduation requirement, Mount Sophia prefers that all students serve others in some area for at least 25 hours per year.

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