MSD Policies
Instruction
128 Twenty-Two and a half Credits for Graduation
Eligibility for graduation from a Manchester high school requires that a student earn a minimum of twenty-two and a half (22.5) credits after having attended eight (8) semesters of high school.
4 Credits – ENGLISH
2½ Credits – SOCIAL STUDIES
1 Credit – United States History
½ Credit – Economics
½ Credit – American Constitution/Government
½ Credit – World History
3 Credits – MATHEMATICS
1 Credit-Algebra
2 Credits-Electives
3 Credits – SCIENCE
1 Credit – Physical Science
1 Credit – Biological Science
1 Credit – Science Elective
1 Credit – PHYSICAL EDUCATION
½ Credit – HEALTH EDUCATION
½ Credit – ARTS EDUCATION
½ Credit – COMPUTER EDUCATION
7 ½ Credits – ELECTIVES
Exceptions to this policy can be found in Instruction 130 (Early Graduation)
References:
BOSC Policies:
Instruction 131.2 Alternative Credit Options
Instruction 131.3 Extended Learning Opportunities
Instruction 131.4 Online/Virtual Education
NHSBA Code IKF
Revised dates: 8/94, 7/01, 2/06, 11/09, 9/14/12
First Reading Policy Committee: March 22, 2023
Second Reading and Adoption BOSC: March 27, 2023