At TEC Connections Academy, we offer the support students need to meet Massachusetts graduation requirements.

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Preparing Online School Students for Graduation in Massachusetts

TEC Connections Academy (TECCA) works closely with families to ensure that students understand graduation requirements in Massachusetts and have the support they need to fulfill those requirements. Our comprehensive high school curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the classroom—long after graduation.

EARN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN MASSACHUSETTS

Students who attend online school and meet Massachusetts graduation requirements receive the same diploma as their peers who attend brick-and-mortar public schools in the state.

How Many Credits Do You Need to Graduate High School in Massachusetts?

While achieving a specific score on the MCAS is no longer a graduation requirement, participation in these assessments remains mandatory under Massachusetts state law and the TECCA handbook.

The course credits required to graduate online schooling for high school are included below.

 

 

TECCA High School Credit Requirements

  • English: 4 credits
  • Math: 4 credits (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra II, any additional Math course)
  • Social Studies: 4 credits (US History I, US History II, World History and any additional Social Studies elective)
  • Science: 3 credits (Biology, Chemistry, any additional Lab Science)
  • Physical Education: 1 credit
  • Health: 1 credit
  • Art: 1 credit
  • World Language: 2 credits (must be two levels of the same World Language)
  • College and Career: 2 credits
  • Electives: 2 credits (any approved elective course)

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