Graduation Requirements
As technological discoveries are developed and incorporated into the daily lives of public citizens, the work place and educational institutions become more competitive. To ensure that the graduates of Worcester County Public Schools will be adequately prepared, the basic requirements for graduation from a Worcester County high school have been designed to meet and in many instances exceed the minimum requirements as established by the Maryland State Department of Education.
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Grade
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Grade Value
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A
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4
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B
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3
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C
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2
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D
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1
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F
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0
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Level
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Descriptor
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Defined
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I
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Basic
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The courses are usually of a remedial nature.
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II & III
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Tech Prep/College Prep
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These courses are of high academic difficulty. These courses are of a challenging nature.
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IV
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Advanced College Placement
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These courses are only those for which advanced college placement credit is given.
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Maryland Diploma Program|
Subjects
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Credits
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English
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4
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Fine Arts
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1
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Mathematics
-One with fundamental or advanced algebraic concepts
-One with fundamental or advanced geometric concepts or topics
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3
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Physical Education
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½
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Health
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½
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Social Studies
-U.S. History
-World History
-Local, State, National Government
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3
1
1
1
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Science
-Earth, Life, a Physical Science or all
-Laboratory Experiences
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3
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Technology Education
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1
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Choice: One of the following:
-Foreign Language
-Advanced Technology, or
-Complete a State Approved Career and Technology Program
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2
2
6-12
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Electives
Meet Student Service Requirements
Pass all required Functional Tests
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3
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Total Minimum
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21
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Liberal Arts (minimum of 24 credits)
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English
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4 credits (3 must be earned in Level III or Level IV courses)
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Social Studies
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4 credits (2 must be earned in Level III or Level IV courses; 1 U.S. History; 1 World History; 1 Government)
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Science
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3 credits (must be Level III or higher)
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Mathematics
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3 credits (must be Level III or higher)
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Fine Arts
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1 credit (Art, Music, Drama)
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Foreign Language
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2 credits
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College Research and Study Skills
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1 credit
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Technology Education
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1 credit
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Physical Education/Family Life and Human Development/Health
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1 credit
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Other Electives
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4 credits required for certificate
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Functional Tests
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Meet all requirements
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Student Service
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Meet all requirements
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Mathematics and Science Technology (minimum of 24 credits)
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English
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4 credits (3 must be earned in Level III or Level IV courses)
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Social Studies
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3 credits (2 must be earned in Level III or Level IV courses; 1 must be in U.S. History; 1 World History; 1 Government)
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Science
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4 credits (must be earned in Level III or Level IV courses)
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Mathematics
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4 credits (must be Level III or IV)
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Computer Science
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1 credit
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Technology Education
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1 credit
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Physical Education/Family Life and Human Development/Health
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1 credit
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Fine Arts
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1 credit (Art, Music, Drama)
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Foreign Language
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2 credits
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College Research and Study Skills
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1 credit
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Electives
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2 credits (Level III or higher)
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Functional Tests
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Meet all requirements
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Student Service
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Meet all requirements
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