Ridgeland High

Sophomore Information

Graduation Requirements - Class of 2012

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English:  (4 Credits)                                                                                           Math:  (4 Credits)

____English I                                                                                                      _____ Algebra I

____English II                                                                                                    _____  Geometry

____English III                                                                                                   _____ Algebra II

____English IV                                                                                                   _____ *1.0 additional credit of Math(s)

 

Science:  (4 Credits)                                                                                           History:  (4 Credits)

____ Biology I                                                                                                     ____ Miss Studies  (0.5)

____ 1.0 credit in Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics                      ____ World Geography  (0.5)

____ *1.0 additional credit of Science(s)                                                       ____ World History

____ *1.0 additional credit of Science(s)                                                       ____ U.S. History

____ U. S. Government  (0.5)

Health:  (0.5 Credit)                                                                                            ____ Economics  (0.5)

_____Either Comprehensive or                                                    

           Family& Individual Health                                                                    Computer:  (1 Credit)

                                                                                                                                _____Keyboarding  (0.5 credit)

Fine Arts:  (*1 .0 total credit)                                                                           _____Computer Application  (0.5 credit)

_____May choose from Band, Art, Ceramics,                                                   

          Photography, Intro to Fine Arts, Theatre,                                          Physical Education:  (0.5 Credit)

          General Music, or Choir                                                                        _____May choose from PE, ROTC,            

                                                                                                                                           Varsity Sports, or use Band or           

Electives:  (5 Credits)                                                                                                   Choir credits NOT used to fulfill       

_____Any courses of your choice                                                                             the Fine Art credit requirement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 (* Two ½ credit classes may be substituted to fulfill the 1.0 total credit requirement.)

 

                   **Total Credits Required For Graduation: 24 Credits**

In addition to the required credits, students must also pass the State-mandated Algebra I, Biology I,

English II Multiple-Choice and Writing, & U.S. History Tests to receive their high school diploma.                                                                     

 

 

 

Requirements for Freshman Entrance Into a 2-Year/Junior/

or Community College in Mississippi

Any student who earns a high school diploma and has taken the ACT Test is eligible for entrance into a

2-Year/Junior/Community College.    No specific ACT Score is required for entrance by the 2-year colleges.
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

Freshman Entrance Requirements for a 4-Year College

 or University in Mississippi  

 

English:  (4 Credits)                                                                                           Math:  (4 Credits)

_____ English I                                                                                                  _____ Algebra I

_____ English II                                                                                                 _____ Geometry

_____ English III                                                                                               _____ Algebra II

_____ English IV                                                                                               _____ *1.0 credit above Algebra II level 

                               

Science:  (4 Credits)                                                                                           History:  (4 Credits)

_____ Biology I                                                                                                  ______ Miss Studies

_____ Chemistry                                                                                                ______ World Geography

_____ *1.0 total credit of “Lab-Based” Science(s)                                    ______ World History

_____ *1.0 total credit of “Lab-Based” Science(s)                                    ______ U.S. History

(all science courses are considered “lab-based” except Science Skills)                   ______ U.S. Government                                                                                                                                                                                                ______ Economics

Computer:  (1 Credit )                                                                                                                                                                                                                  _____ Keyboarding & Computer Application

                                                                                ----PLUS----

Required Electives:  (2.0 Credits)                                                                 

           May choose from Foreign Language I & II, Advanced World Geography & a Foreign Language (I) or a combination of English, mathematics, or lab-based science courses comparable in rigor to those required above.     It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you check the website of any prospective colleges and/or university for a list of “exact” advanced elective credits they may require for entrance!   (I.E. – LSU currently requires 2 years of a foreign language as well as Physics for all entering freshman students!)