middle sChool Course Guide - Frederick County Public Schools

Graduation requirements
To receive a Maryland High School Diploma, FCPS students must earn 25 credits
and fulfill the state and local graduation requirements outlined on this page . Students
generally earn their graduation credits over a four-year period . Under special
circumstances, a student may complete the requirements sooner; please see the school
counselor for details . Note: Course availability depends on class enrollment and
staffing .
Subject AreA creDItS cOurSeS
English 4 1–English 9
1–English 10
1–English 11
1–English 12 or AP
Mathematics 4 1–Algebra
1–Geometry
2–Other courses
Science 3 1–Biology
2–Other lab courses
Social Studies 3 1–Government
1–Modern World History
1–American Studies 2
Health 0 .5 Health
Physical Education 0 .5 Fitness for Life
Fine Arts 1
Technology Education 1 Foundations of Technology or Introduction to Engineering Design (WHS, LHS)
Career Pathways 3 Personal Financial Literacy – ( .5 credit must be inclusive of these credits)
Complete these credits in courses that match your career interest .
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FulFIll the ADDItIOnAl FIve (5) cOurSe creDItS requIreD FOr grADuAtIOn vIA One OF the FOllOwIng OptIOnS:
option 1
option 2
option 3
World Language/American Sign Advanced Technology–2 credits in the Career & Technology Program (state
Language–2 credits in the same same area
approved) – 4 credits (minimum)
language
• Architectural Engineering Design Plus one elective credit
Plus three elective credits
OR
• Pre-Engineering (OHS, THS)
Plus three elective credits
suBToTal 5
ToTal 25
envIrOnmentAl lIterAcy Meet the state requirement (infused into the FCPS curriculum) .
hIgh SchOOl ASSeSSmentS
Pass all 3 exams (English, Algebra and Biology) or meet the minimum combined
score or complete approved alternative assessment .
StuDent ServIce leArnIng Meet the state requirement of 75 hours (infused into the FCPS curriculum) .
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