Planning for Graduation

MCPS Graduation Requirements

4 years of English
3 years of Math
1 year (or 2 semesters) Fine Art
2 years of Science (Integrated Science 1 & 2)
2.5 years Social Studies (includes 1 year of US History, 1 year of Government), and 1 semester of Social Studies elective)
1 year (or 2 semesters) Career and Technical Education
2 years Health Enhancement
1 semester Financial Literacy (Beginning with Class of 2026)
8 Elective credits
Must complete 24 credits to graduate

If College bound add:

High School Graduation

Course of Study	Credits
English	4
Math	3
Science	2
Social Studies: 11th - US History, 12th - US Government Any year - .5 Elective Credit	2.5
Health Enhancement	2
Fine Arts	1
Practical Arts	1

Elective Credits:

Courses from any subject area provide additional credits toward the 24 total required for graduation

A minimum of 24 credits is Mandated by the MCPS Board of Trustees for a high school diploma.

Course of Study	Credits
English	4
Math	3
Science	2
Social Studies: 11th - US History, 12th - US Government Any year - .5 Elective Credit	2.5
Health Enhancement	2
Fine Arts	1
Extended study in field or interest	2-5 credits
Practical Arts	1
Extended study in field or interest	2-5 credits

Elective Credits:

Courses from any subject area provide additional credits toward the 24 total required for graduation

A minimum of 24 credits is Mandated by the MCPS Board of Trustees for a high school diploma.

Course of Study	Credits
English	4
Math Including: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 with an ACT benchmark score of at least 22 or SAT 520 on the math component of the test, 4th credit recommended	3
Science 3rd credit recommended	2
Social Studies: 11th - US History, 12th - US Government Any year - Global Studies* In addition to History and Govt., universities require 1 credit of Global Studies, by taking: World History (1 credit), World Geography (1 credit) OR 2 of the following: World Geography 1 & 2 (.5 each) World Issues Seminar (.5)	3
Health Enhancement	2
Fine Arts	1
Practical Arts	1
World Language Recommended, but not required by Montana University System	2 - 4 credits

Elective Credits:

Courses from any subject area provide additional credits toward the 24 total required for graduation

A minimum of 24 credits is Mandated by the MCPS Board of Trustees for a high school diploma.

Check with individual universities for specific admission requirements

Course of Study	Credits
English Honors and IB Recommended 9th – Contract for H Eng (BSHS) 10th – Honors English 2 11th – English 3 / IB English 12th – English 4 / IB English	4
Math Honors and IB recommended. At least one advanced course: IB Pre-Cal or IB Math Studies	4
Science Two advanced courses: Chem 1, Chem 2, IB Chem, Wildlife Bio, IB Bio, Human Bio, IB Environ. Science, Phys 1, Phys 2, Adv. Prob. in Sci., IB Sports Sci.	4
Social Studies Honors and IB Recommended World History or Wld Hist./H Eng Block 11th – US History 12th – AUS Government 11th & 12th IB History of Amer. & 20th Century Topics (Global Studies requirements apply as described for Montana College Prep.)	3
Health Enhancement	2
Fine Arts	1
Practical Arts	1
World Language Individual universities have specific requirements.	2-4 credits

Elective Credits:

Courses from any subject area provide additional credits toward the 24 total required for graduation

A minimum of 24 credits is Mandated by the MCPS Board of Trustees for a high school diploma.