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. 

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

 

CREDIT REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADE PROMOTION

For students to be promoted to:

⮚ Grade 10 a minimum of 5.5 credits must be earned

⮚ Grade 11 a minimum of 11.5 credits must be earned

⮚ Grade 12 a minimum of 16 credits must be earned