Students must complete a minimum of 24 credits for a Calhoun Community High School diploma. 5th and 6th year seniors must complete 18 credits for an *Alternative Michigan Merit Diploma.
As allowed within the Merit Curriculum any student can obtain credit for a class by demonstrating mastery of the material by having a qualifying score on the final assessment. CCHS Merit graduation requirements are:
English (Must be English 9, 10, 11 and 12) | 4 credits |
U.S. History and Geography | 1 credit |
World History and Geography | 1 credit |
Government | half credit |
Economics | half credit |
Science (Must include Biology and either Chemistry or Physics, plus a third Science credit) | 3 credits |
Math (Must include content of Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II plus a fourth math credit. A math credit must be taken in the senior year.) | 4 credits |
Health/PE | 1 credit |
World Language | 2 credits |
Visual/Performing Arts | 1 credit |
On-line Experience (Must show competence through a class or with assignments incorporated into other classes) | |
Electives | At least 6 credits |
Total | 24 |
As allowed within the Merit Curriculum, we can vary from these requirements only within the parameters of what is called a personal curriculum. | |
*Alternative Michigan Merit Curriculum High School Graduation Requirements 18 Credits | |
English (Must be English 9,10,11 and 12) | 4 credits |
U.S. History and Geography | 1 credit |
World History and Geography | 1 credit |
Government | half credit |
Economics | half credit |
Science (Must include Biology and either Chemistry or Physics, plus a third Science credit) | 3 credits |
Math (Must include content of Algebra I,Geometry and Algebra II plus a fourth math credit. A math credit must be taken in the senior year.) | 4 credits |
Health/PE | 1 credit |
Visual/Performing Arts | 1 credit |
On-line Experience (Must show competence through a class or with assignments incorporated into other classes) | |
World Language | 2 credits |
Total | 18Â |