BHS Graduation Requirements
by Mr. Henson
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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English All students must pass four years of English, which must include 4.0
the following English I, II, and 2 semesters of English junior year,
and 2 semesters of English senior year. Two semesters must be
Writing Intensive courses, and 2 semesters of English Literature electives*
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Science Introduction to Chemistry and Physics, Biology I, and one elective* 3.0
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Math All students must pass three years (3 levels) of high school math. 3.0
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Social Studies U.S. History 1.0
Civics .5
Electives* 1.5
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Consumer Education .5
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Health .5
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Computer Technology
All freshmen take Keyboarding II and Software Applications 1.0
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P.E. Required each semester except while taking Health (PE exemptions are listed 3.5
in Brimfield CUSD #309 Board Policy 221.0)
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TERM Credit
(Class of 2012) .5
(Class of 2013) 1.5
(Class of 2014) 2.5
(Class of 2015) 3.5
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Service Requirement** 20 hours
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Total Writing Intensive Courses Credits (included in the 28 total) 2.0
Total Required Credits 19.5
Total Elective Credits 8.5
Grand Total Required to Graduate 28.0
Note: All courses are .5 credits per semester, with the exception of Co-op Work and Work-Based Learning.
*See the course descriptions to determine which courses are electives.
**per board approval
