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Fulton High School Graduation Requirements
All students must earn 28 credits and pass all state required courses (listed below).
CORE SUBJECTS
Number of Credits
English
4 (English I, II, III, IV)
Mathematics
4 (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one higher level math)
Science
3 (Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and one additional lab science)
World History/ Geography
1
United States History
1
Government
½
Economics
½
Wellness and Health 1
1 ½ (Wellness and one additional ½ credit)
Personal Finance
½
Elective Focus 2
3
University Admissions3
Students must complete two units of the same world language and one unit of fine/performing arts.
Total
28
1 Additional ½ credit in PE may be met by completing a PE course (in addition to Wellness) or by substituting a documented and equivalent time (minimum 65 hours) of physical activity in school sponsored activities such as marching band, JROTC, cheerleading, dance, interscholastic athletics and other areas pre-approved by the Board of Education. 2The elective focus may be completed in CTE (3 courses in the same CTE program area), science and math, humanities, fine arts, AP/IB, or other areas approved by the Board of Education. 3 Students not planning to attend a university may waive the units of world language and fine/performing arts to expand their elective focus (3credits).
Fulton High School Elective Focus Areas
FOCUS AREA
COURSES
Math and Science
3 Math or Science courses above the already required courses in these subject areas
Humanities
A combination of 3 courses above the already required courses in English, Social Studies/Social Sciences, Foreign Language
Fine Arts
Theatre Arts, Visual Art, Development of Rock & Roll, General Music, Band
ROTC (Navy)
Physical Fitness
PE, Advanced PE
Human Services
Peer Tutoring
Dual Enrollment & Advanced Placement
3 classes or AP or 3 classes of DE
Career & Technical Education
Business/Accounting
Cosmetology
Health Science
Communications (FulCom Magnet)
Electrical, Carpentry, HVAC, Plumbing
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Graduation Requirements Check Sheet (State Required Courses)
___ English 1
___ English 2
___ English 3
___ English 4
___ Algebra I
___ Geometry
___ Algebra II
___ Add’l Math _________________
___ Biology Electives:
___ Physics or ___ Chemistry _____________________
___ Other Lab Science _______________ _____________________
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___ U.S. History _____________________
___World History or ___ World Geography _____________________
___ Economics (.5 Credit) _____________________
___ U.S. Government (.5 Credit) _____________________
___ Personal Finance (.5 Credit) _____________________
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___ Lifetime Wellness _____________________
___ Physical Education (.5 Credit) _____________________
Elective Focus:
__Math & Science __Humanities __Fine Arts __CTE __AP/DE __ROTC __Human Serv.
___ Elective 1 __________________
___ Elective 2 __________________
___ Elective 3 __________________
University Requirements ( or Second Elective Focus)
*Students not fulfilling this requirement must have a signed waiver on file and a second elective focus.
___ Foreign Language 1 ____________ ___Elective #1______________
___ Foreign Language 2 ____________ ___Elective #2______________
___ Fine Arts _____________________ ___Elective #3______________
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