Credit Requirements

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION

To obtain a high school diploma from the Stamford Public Schools, students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in Reading, Writing, Mathematics, and Science. School counselors in partnership with students and families monitor student progress in reaching graduation requirements. 

Each student entering grade 9 is required to earn a minimum of 25 credits for graduation.  As a general rule, the maximum total credits a student may earn each year is 8. 
 

District Required Courses and Credits for Graduation:

Students are required to accumulate 25 or more course credits, distributed as follows:

HUMANITIES	9 TOTAL CREDITS
⮚ English	4 credits
⮚ Social Studies	3 credits (0.5 in Civics)
⮚ Arts	1 credit
⮚ Subject Area Elective	1 credit  (0.5 in Financial Literacy)
SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING & MATHEMATICS	9 TOTAL CREDITS
⮚ Mathematics (must earn credit in Algebra/Integrated Math 1  & Geometry)	3 credits
⮚ Science	3 credits
⮚ Subject Area Elective	3 credits
WELLNESS	2 TOTAL CREDITS
⮚ Physical Education	1 credit
⮚ Health and Safety Ed	1 credit
WORLD LANGUAGE	1 TOTAL CREDIT
GENERAL ELECTIVES	4 TOTAL CREDITS

 

REQUIREMENTS FOR AN AITE DIPLOMA

All students are encouraged to meet and exceed the graduation requirements as established by the State of Connecticut and the Stamford Board of Education.  As a college preparatory high school, AITE believes that it is in the best interest of every student to pursue a rigorous high school education. We recommend and encourage all students to exceed the required minimum 25 credits to include successful completion of four-year sequences in English, social studies, mathematics, science, a world language, as well as those additional courses required by the State of Connecticut and the Stamford Board of Education.

CT Graduation Requirements	25 Credits
Humanities	9.0 credits, including fine arts and civics (English, social studies, electives in ELA, ss, art or music); 0.5 credits is  required in civics
STEM	9.0 science, technology, engineering, math
Other	1.0 credit of physical fitness and wellness; 1.0 credit of health; 1.0 credit of a world language; 1.0 credit of diploma mastery assessment; 3.0 elective credits

 

Unique and significant areas required for graduation from AITE include the completion of a CAPSTONE PROJECT and COMMUNITY SERVICE.

CAPSTONE PROJECT:

AITE students are required to assess themselves using AITE’s Vision of the Graduate (VoG) rubric, complete a reflection paper, and prepare a defense/presentation using artifacts throughout their high school career that support their ratings on the various VoG indicators.

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

AITE students are required to complete 12.5 hours of community service per year.  Community service gives students an opportunity to serve the local or global community in a positive way.  It also fosters responsibility, understanding, and leadership in our students.  Students are encouraged to volunteer at local non-profit organizations in and around the lower Fairfield County area.  Students can volunteer through our after school community service club, Interact. Students can also consult their school counselors for help finding community service  

opportunities.  Proof of volunteer hours is required.  Forms can be found on the school’s website under the “Student Resources” tab.