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Graduation from secondary school is the goal of all youth. Completion of a program of studies approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education is the basis for awarding the high school diploma. Pottsgrove School District, in compliance with regulations of the State Board of Education, has established graduation requirements for grades 9-12 which include specific planned courses required by the state and a graduation project. In grades 9 through 12, every student shall obtain at least 23 units of credit.
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Units of Credit
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Course Title
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Four (4)
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English
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Three (3)
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Mathematics
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Three (3)
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Science
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Four (4)
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Social Studies – (including ½ Economics)
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Two (2)
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Arts or Humanities
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One-Half (.5)
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Technology/Computer
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One (1)
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Health & Physical Education
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Five (5)
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Electives
Students select additional courses from among those
approved for credit toward graduation by the school district, including
approved vocational education courses.
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Graduation Project
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To be completed by end of Junior year.
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Arts
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Visual Arts, Music, Practical Arts and Crafts
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Humanities
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Subjects that embrace literature, history, philosophy, or
additional courses in English and Social Studies. Also includes World
Language classes.
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