How do I get to graduation from here?

The following table shows the 4-year sequence of required courses needed to earn a Standard 26-credit Diploma. It does not include elective courses which students will need to choose.  Students will be scheduled into the appropriate grade level courses each year.  For additional course suggestions based on specific career paths see “Career Clusters.”

*Please note that these courses will NOT be enough to gain admission into a four year college. Additional math, science and world language classes are typically required. Please see “Meeting Requirements for College” for more information. 
**In addition to traditional in-school SHS/CTC classes, credits may be earned by successfully completing Extended Learning Opportunities (ELOs), online courses through the Virtual Learning Academy Charter School (VLACS), Work Study as well as demonstrations of proficiency (i.e., the ½ credit technology requirement). Any such alternative courses or educational experiences must be pre-approved by the school administration.

But what do colleges want?

All competitive 4-year colleges have requirements that exceed high school graduation requirements. 
Successful applicants will have challenged themselves with:

  • Honors and AP level courses
  • Earned good to excellent grades
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in class and extra-curriculars
  • Received good to excellent scores on standardized tests
  • Involved in community service
  • A FULL senior year schedule (no blocks off)

There are less competitive colleges which will accept students with average high school transcripts who have demonstrated particular skills or exceptional qualities of character and leadership. Use this information and the table below to create a successful 4-year high school plan. 

Below is a basic list, but it is best to check each college you are interested in individually.  An easy place to check multiple schools' requirements is CollegeBoard.org.  

If you have questions, make an appointment with your school counselor -- we love talking about this stuff!
Download a copy of the Program of Studies found HERE under Quick Links! It has basic info about building a schedule, career pathways of study and descriptions of every class offered at SHS.