Class of 2012 and beyond.
| Requirement | Detailed Information |
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| Four (4) units of English/Language Arts |
- One (1) unit of 9th Grade Literature and Composition
- One (1) unit of American Literature and Composition
- Two (2) additional units
|
| Four (4) units of Science |
- One (1) unit of Biology (may be AP)
- One (1) unit of Physical Science or Physics (may be AP)
- One (1) unit of Chemistry, Earth Systems, Environmental Science, or AP Science
- One (1) additional unit from any AP, academic, or career tech science
|
| Four (4) units of Mathematics |
- One (1) unit of GPS Algebra or GPS Accelerated Integrated Advanced Algebra Honors
- One (1) unit of GPS Geometry or GPS Accelerated Integrated Geometry Honors
- One (1) unite of GPS Geometry or GPS Accelerated Pre-calculus Honors
- One (1) unit of a 4th Year Option such as:
- Mathematics of Finance
- Advanced Math Decision Making
- AP Calculus AB/BC
- AP Statistics
- GPS Pre Calculus
|
| Three (3) units of Social Studies |
- One-half (1/2) unit of American Government/Civics
- One (1) unit of World History
- One (1) unit of United States History
- One-half (1/2) unit of Economics
|
| Three (3) units of World Languages* and/or Career Tech** and/or Fine Arts |
- Three (3) units of coursework
|
| One (1) unit of Health/Physical Education |
- One-half (1/2) unit of Health
- One-half (1/2) unit of Personal Fitness
|
| Seven (7) units of Electives |
- Seven (7) units of coursework
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TOTAL UNITS (Charter-Minimum)
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- Twenty-six (26) units of coursework
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*Students planning to enter or transfer into a University System of Georgia institution must take two units of the same world language. These two courses may be used to satisfy the requirements of the World Languages and/or Career Tech and/or Fine Arts requirement or the Electives requirement.
**Students wishing to gain industry-certified credentials must follow specific career tech pathways.
