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High School Graduation Requirements

Students are required to earn the following 28* 
(*effective 2008- 2009) 
Credits

Subject

4

- English

4

- Religion

4 (effective 2008- 2009) 

- Math

3

- Science

3

- Social Studies

3

- Foreign Language (2 in the same language)

2

- Fine Arts

1/2

- Health

1/2

- P/E

- Electives

Electives can be selected from:   Business/Technology, English, Fine Arts, Foreign Language, Math, Science, and Social Studies 

Students who wish to receive the Kentucky Commonwealth Diploma must meet the below requirements:
(1) Take four Advanced Placement Courses
     - One in English
     - One in Math or Science
     - One in Foreign Language
     - One in any other area of study
(2) Take the AP exam in three of these courses

If a student achieves a score no less than 8 total out of 3 AP exams, the state of Kentucky will reimburse the cost of the 3 exams.