Parent Information Guide - Prince George's County Public School ...

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATIONWhat is required in order to earn a diploma in PGCPS?Prince George’s County Public Schools mandates its studentscomplete a minimum of 21 credits in the following areas:Core SubjectS credits Mandatory CoursesEnglish 4.0 credits English 9, 10, 11,12Math 3.0 credits Algebra I, GeometryScience 3.0 credits Biology, 2 courseswith a labSocial Studies 3.0 credits U.S. History; Local,State and NationalGovernment andWorld HistoryWhat are the High School Assessment (HSA)requirements for graduation?All students (including middle school students who take highschool level courses) shall take the Maryland High SchoolAssessment (HSA) after the student completes the appropriatecourse in the following areas:HSA Subject Area Required Passing ScoreAlgebra/Data Analysis 412Biology 400English 10 396Note: Government HSA (394) is not required after May 2011, but the score can be usedfor students who have already taken the test. For more information refer to the followingquestions and answers.Other Requirements Credits Mandatory CoursesFine Arts 1.0 credit None specifiedPhysical Education 0.5 credit Personal Fitness 1Health 0.5 credit None specifiedTechnology Education 1.0 credit None specifiedCompleter and Electives 5 credits 2 credits of either**World Language or American Sign Language (both credits must be in the same languageper local requirements) and 3 credits in electives OR 5 credits OR 2 credits of AdvancedTechnology Education and 3 credits in electives OR 4-9 CTE credits plus electives ORComplete (4–9 credits) a State-Approved Career and Technology Education (CTE) programand any remaining credits in electivesTotal 21 credits *4 credits MUST be earnedafter Grade 11.16