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    CURRICULUM AREA

    UNITS

    REQUIRED SUBJECTS

    ENGLISH

    4

    English I

    English II*****

     

    MATHEMATICS

    4*

    Algebra I*****

     

    SCIENCE

    3 

    Biology I*****

     

    SOCIAL STUDIES

    4

    Mississippi Studies (½ Credit)

    World Geography (½ Credit)

    World History (1 Credit)

    U.S. History***** (1 Credit)

    U.S. Government (½ Credit)

    Economics (½ Credit)

    PHYSICAL EDUCATION***

    1/2

     

    HEALTH

    1/2

     

    TECHNOLOGY/COMPUTER

    SCIENCE

    1

     

    THE ARTS

    1

    		  

    COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS

    1

    		  

    ELECTIVES

    5 1/2

    		  

    TOTAL UNITS

    24 1/2

    		  

     

    *Pre-Algebra, Transitions to Algebra and Algebra I successfully completed in the 8th grade will count for one (1) Carnegie unit credit. At least two (2) of the four (4) required mathematics courses must be higher than Algebra I.

    ***The PE requirement can be met by participation in Band, ROTC, Athletics and other MHSAA sanctioned activities.

    *****In addition to successfully completing the above courses, each student must earn a passing grade on the following state-mandated subject area tests: Algebra I, Biology I, English II Multiple Choice and Writing, and U.S. History.