Michigan Merit Curriculum - High School Graduation Requirements

English Language Arts - 4 Credits

• English 9
• English 10
• English 11
• English 12

Mathematics - 4 Credits

• Algebra 1
• Geometry
• Algebra 2
• 1 additional math or math-related credit
• NOTE: One of the four mathematics credits must be in the senior year

Science - 3 Credits

• Biology
• Chemistry or Physics
• 1 additional science credit (Integrated Science Lab)

Social Studies - 3 Credits

• .5 Civics
• .5 Economics
• U.S. History and Geography
• World History and Geography

Health and Physical Education - 1 Credit

• .5 Health
• .5 Physical Education
• NOTE: Recommended to take in freshman year

Visual and Performing, Applied Arts - 1 Credit

• 1 credit in any one category of Arts

World Languages - 2 Credits

• Credits earned in grades 9-12
• An equivalent learning experience in grades K-12

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