Graduation Requirements
Academic
To receive a DCPS diploma, students who enroll in 9th grade for the first time in School Year 2007-2008 and thereafter must earn 24.0 credits (or Carnegie Units) as follows:
| Subject | Credits (Carnegie Units) |
|---|---|
| Art | 0.5 credits |
| Electives | 3.5 credits |
| English | 4.0 credits |
| Health and Physical Education | 1.5 credits |
| Mathematics (including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) |
4.0 credits |
| Music | 0.5 credits |
| Science (including 3 lab sciences) |
4.0 credits |
| Social Studies (including World History I and II, DC History, US Government, US History) |
4.0 credits |
| World Languages *Entering 9th grade SY 2012-13 |
2.0 credits *3.0 credits |
Students must also earn 100 hours of Community Service.
Arts
The Duke Ellington Arts Diploma requires a minimum of 10 credit hours in a specific arts discipline if you enroll as a 9th grader and 7 credit hours if you enter as a 10th grader. Please see your Department Handbook for specific details.
