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State of Michigan Improved High School Graduation Requirements
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To prepare Michigan's students with the skills and knowledge needed for the jobs of the skills and knowledge needed for the jobs of the 21st Century global economy, the State of Michigan has enacted a rigorous new set of statewide graduation requirements that are among the best in the nation.
 
With these new graduation requirements, students will be well-prepared for further success in college and on the job. Michigan is developing a highly-skilled 21st Century workforce that will drive the state's economy today and into the future.
 
The new graduation standards will be required starting with the Class of 2011, next year's eighth graders. Yet, many school districts already are implementing the Michigan Merit Curriculum as their graduation requirement.
 
 
Michigan Merit Curriculum
 

Number of Credits:
Curriculum Area
Required Content
4 Credits
Mathematics
Algebra 1; Geometry, Algebra 2; including one credit in Senior Year
4 Credits
English Language Arts
Aligned with subject area content expectations developed by state Dept. of Education
3 Credits
Science
Biology; Physics or Chemisty; one additional Science credit.
3 Credits
Social Studies
.5 credit for Civics; .5 credit for Economics; u.s. History and Geography; World History and Geography
1 Credit
Physical Education/Health
Credit guidlines to be developed by state Dept. of Education

1 Credit

Visual, Performing, Applied Arts

Credit Guidelines to be developed by state Dept. of Education

Additional Graduation Requirements:
 
On-line Learning Experience- Students must take an on-line course or learning experience; OR have the on-line learning experience incorporated into each of the required credits of the Michigan Merit.
 
Word Language- Beginning with the Class of 2016, (Third graders in Fall 2006), students will need to complete 2 Credits of a World Language in grades 9-12; OR have an equivalent learning experience in grades k-12.