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Michigan Merit Curriculum

High School Graduation Requirements

English Language Arts - 4 Credits

  • English 9
  • English 10
  • English 11
  • English 12

Mathematics - 4 Credits

  • Algebra 1
  • Geometry
  • Algebra 2
  • 1 additional math or math-related credit
  • NOTE: One of the four mathematics credits must be in the senior year

Science - 3 Credits

  • Biology
  • Chemistry or Physics
  • 1 additional science credit (Integrated Science Lab)

Social Studies - 3 Credits

  • .5 Civics
  • .5 Economics
  • U.S. History and Geography
  • World History and Geography

Health and Physical Education - 1 Credit

  • .5 Health
  • .5 Physical Education
  • NOTE: Recommended to take in freshman year

Visual and Performing, Applied Arts - 1 Credit

  • 1 credit in any one category of Arts

World Languages - 2 Credits

  • Credits earned in grades 9-12
  • An equivalent learning experience in grades K-12


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