High School Planning
Graduation Requirements
Additional High School Planning Resources
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Required Courses |
Required Credits |
|---|---|
|
English |
4 |
|
Health |
0.5 |
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Mathematics - at least one credit in Prealgebra or Algebra I |
3 |
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Physical Education - 0.5 credit each year
|
1.5 |
|
Science - Physical Science (or one year of Physics and one year of Chemistry), Biology, and one more |
3 |
|
Social Studies
|
0.5 1 1 0.5 0.5
|
|
Required Units |
15.5 |
|
Elective Units - three credits must be a combination of World Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Education courses |
7.5 |
|
Required Units of Credit for Graduation |
23.0 |
|
Required Courses |
Required Credits |
|---|---|
|
English |
4 |
|
Health |
0.5 |
|
Mathematics - at least one credit in Prealgebra or Algebra I |
3 |
|
Physical Education - 0.5 credit each year
|
1.5 |
|
Science - Physical Science (or one year of Physics and one year of Chemistry), Biology, and one more |
3 |
|
Social Studies
|
0.5 1 1 0.5 0.5
|
|
Required Units |
15.5 |
|
Elective Units - three credits must be a combination of World Language, Fine Arts, or Career & Technical Education courses |
7.5 |
|
Required Units of Credit for Graduation |
23.0 |
Advanced Placement Courses
Advanced Placement (AP) courses are taught by our own teachers who have trained and been approved by the College Board Advanced Placement program. The curriculum is designed to prepare students to take the Advanced Placement exam. If students score high enough on the test, they will receive college credit at any college or university that accepts credits from Advanced Placement courses. Prior to registering for an AP exam, please review the Advanced Placement Examination Policy and the Advanced Placement Examination Schedule.
In order for a student to enter an Advanced Placement course, the student must perform well in the courses in that subject area in the year before they want to take the Advanced Placement course. If this occurs, he/she can receive a teacher recommendation will grant permission to take the Advanced Placement course. For example, a sophomore in World History can get recommended for AP US History by his/her World History teacher.
Dual Credit Courses
Dual Credit courses are taught by our own teachers who have trained and been approved by North Dakota State College of Science. The curriculum is designed to match the equivalent courses at NDSCS while at the same time satisfying the North Dakota State Standards. The grade given at the end of the course will allow students to receive both high school credit and college credit at any college or university that accepts credits from North Dakota State College of Science. This grade will appear on both the high school transcript and NDSCS transcript.
Explore the list of Advanced Placement and Dual Credit courses offered at West Fargo Public Schools.