Graduation Requirements

• L’Anse Creuse High Schools are four-year schools.
• Each year is divided into two semesters.
• Students enroll for six hours of classes each semester.
• Each class hour per semester completed successfully equals 0.5 credit.
• A student earns three credits per semester and six credits per school year.
• Students must have a minimum of 22 credits for graduation.
• Students must complete 40 hours of Community Service Learning before May 1 of their senior year.

Graduating students must pass a proficiency examination developed by the state in order to receive special endorsements in reading, writing, mathematics, science, and social studies.

Student Responsibility for Graduation Requirements

As you plan your high school program, you should recognize that the courses you take will have a major effect on the college and career choices that will be open to you following graduation. If you plan to attend college, your chance for admission to, and success in, particular programs will improve if you have a strong educational background. During your high school years, you will most likely try a variety of subject areas. This is good and should be encouraged because it is important to use your time in high school to explore the full range of course options that are available. In doing so, you will learn a great deal about your abilities and preferences.

Because courses in certain areas are related to each other and increase in complexity from year to year, the courses you take in ninth grade will have a significant impact on the courses that you will take in subsequent years, perhaps even including college. It is extremely important that you think carefully about the courses you select as you begin high school. At times, it may be tempting to avoid some of the “hard” courses, but you will find it easier to push yourself now rather than make up deficiencies later.