Orange Guide - Plymouth School District

GUIDELINES FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE STUDENTS AT PHS
Plymouth High School will accept exchange students under the following
circumstances:
1. Student is enrolled with either AFS, Cultural Exchange, or Youth For
Understanding exchange programs.
2. Arrangements are made in advance with the high school principal.
3. Any other circumstances will only be accepted upon review by the high
school principal and the members of the world language department.
Foreign exchange students are required to take US History and one year of
English. It is highly recommended to take courses in all four core areas.
Foreign exchange students are expected to follow the Orange Guide
behavioral guidelines for all students.
Providing school lunches for students in a foreign exchange program is the
responsibility of the host family.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
PLYMOUTH SCHOOL DISTRICT GRADUATION POLICY
To qualify for a Plymouth High School Diploma a student must complete all
requirements identified below.
TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS - 26
English 4.0 Physical Education 1.5 (over 3 years)
Social Studies 3.0 Health/First Aid/CPR 0.5
Mathematics 3.0 Personal Finance 0.5
(.5 credits of geometry) Career Portfolio Completion by Senior Year
Science 3.0
(1 credit of biology & 1 credit phy sci or chemistry)
Other conditions related to graduation requirements:
Every student will be required to take at least 6.5 credits each year. A
minimum of 6.5 credits will be needed to attain sophomore status, 13 credits for
junior status, and 19.5 credits for senior status. Parents may choose to opt their
student out of the human growth and development portion of the health
curriculum. Written requests should be submitted to the student’s counselor.
EARLY GRADUATION
Juniors may apply to graduate one semester early based on extenuating
circumstances. All graduation requirements must be met and must be approved
by administration.
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