GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

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Preparing Online School Students for Graduation

Connections Academy provides in-depth support to ensure that online school students in Georgia understand their graduation requirements and are well prepared for life beyond high school. Our teachers and counselors guide students to understand what classes they need to graduate high school in Georgia and more.

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

Students must successfully earn a minimum of 23 credits to graduate and participate in required state testing. Be sure to check your school handbook for updates. The course credits required to graduate high school include:

  • Language arts: 4 credits (including English 9 and American Literature)
  • Math: 4 credits (including Algebra, Geometry and Algebra II)
  • Science: 4 credits (including Biology; Physical Science or Physics; Chemistry, Environmental Science, Earth Science or an AP Science)
  • Social studies: 3 credits (including U.S. History, World History, Economics, and Government)
  • Personal Fitness: 0.5 credit
  • Health: 0.5 credits
  • Electives: 7 credits (including as 3 Career/Technology,World Language, and/or Fine Arts)

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