| GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Middle School
Middle School promotion requires students to successfully complete at least five classes each year.
High School
To graduate from Southwestern Academy, students are required to complete the following, with five credits earned each semester in each class:
| SUBJECT AREAS |
CREDIT REQUIRED FOR A DIPLOMA |
History and
Social Studies |
30 credits with 10 credits required in U.S. History, 10 in World Cultures/Geography, 5 in U.S. Government, 5 in Economics. |
| English |
40 credits, including at least a year of literature. Our students must take an English class each semester, even if 40 credits in English have been earned already. All English classes will include frequent writing and the reading of literature. |
| Mathematics |
30 credits required, 40 preferred, including elementary and advanced algebra, geometry, and advanced math. |
| Laboratory Sciences |
20 credits, 30 urged, in lab science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these areas: biology, chemistry, organic chemistry, and physics. Earth/space science courses are acceptable if they require or include basic knowledge in biology, chemistry, or physics. |
A Language Other
Than English |
20 credits of the same language; 30 credits preferred. |
Visual &
Performing Arts |
10 credits in music, visual art, drama/theater. |
| Electives |
50 credits minimum, of which at least 10 must be college preparatory courses. |
| Physical Education |
40 credits (sports, varsity teams, and/or physical exercise). |
| Community Service |
100 hours minimum completed during high school years. |
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