<sup>In order to receive a diploma and graduate from Sturgis High School, a student must meet the requirements for basic course work, complete a portfolio presentation, and earn the total number of credits required.   Participation in the commencement ceremony is a privilege and will be denied to any student who has not completed all requirements and finished the year in good standing with School staff.

If you have any questions about your credits, please contact your guidance counselor:

Mrs. Campbell, mcampbell@sturgisps.org

Mrs. Patrick, cpatrick@sturgisps.org</sup>

^{Specific Graduation Requirements are:}

^{English – 4 credits               Must include English 9, 10, 11, 12 and an additional semester selection}

^{Social Studies – 3 credits    Must include U.S. History, World History, Government and Economics}

^{Science – 3 credits               Must include Biology (1 credit), Physical Science (1 credit), an an additional credit which may be earned through CTE}

^{Mathematics –4 credits        Must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II and a credit Senior Year}

^{Phys. Ed./Health – 1 credit   Must include Physical Education (.5 credit) and
 Health (.5 credit)}

^{Visual, Performing or Applied Arts – 1 credit}

                                               ^{Can choose from Fine or Performing Arts, Advanced World
Languages, Vocational or Practical Art}

^{Foreign Language – 2 credits} 

                                               ^{Visual, Performing or Applied Arts or a CTE class can count for 1 of a student's Foreign Language credits.}

^{Career Pathway/General Electives}   

                                                  ^{As selected to equal 24 credits}

<sup>Online learning experience of at least 20 hours.  

(These are actual hours, not credits)</sup>

Successful portfolio presentation  Portfolio requirements Here