Promotion Policy

    All students must earn 22 credits in specific content areas and meet the Maryland High School Assessment (HSA) graduation requirements to achieve a Maryland diploma.  In order to earn the required credits and graduate in four years, students should complete the four HSA courses prior to their senior year. 

    The chart below indicates the minimum number of credits each student must earn to be promoted to the next grade level.

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    Total Credits Needed for Promotion to Next Grade

    Mathematics Credits in Required Courses

    English Credits in Required Courses

    Science Credits in Required Courses

    Social Studies Credits in Required Courses

    Other Credits

    Grade 9

    5

    1

    1

    0

    0

    3

    Grade 10

    10

    2

    2

    1

    1

    4

    Grade 11

    15

    3

    3

    2

    2

    5

    Grade 12

    22

    4

    4

    3

    3

    8