2013
Boyd County High School
Graduation Requirements
Kentucky High School Graduation Requirements
Subject
Credits
English
4
English I, II, III, and IV
Subject
Credits
Arts & Humanities
1
Arts and Humanities or
one course in an area of
the arts.
Subject
Credits
English I, II, III
IV
Mathematics
4
Algebra I, Algebra II,
Geometry, and a Math
Elective
*Students must take a
math class during their 9th,
10th, 11th, and 12th grade
years
Science
3
Intro to Physics with
Earth/Space, Chemistry
with Earth/Space, and
Biology with Earth/Space
Health
Algebra I,
3
Geometry, and one
Elective as provided in the
Program of Studies.
*Students must take a
science class their 9th, 10th,
and 11th grade years
Social Studies
3
Survey of Social Studies,
World Civilizations, and
U.S. History
½
*May substitute Health &
Wellness
Physical Education
½
*Marching Band may
substitute
4
Including Life
3
Science, Physical
Science, Earth and Space
Science
Subject
Credits
History and
1
Appreciation of
Visual and performing
arts or another arts
course that incorporates
such content
Health
1/2
Physical Education 1/2
*May substitute with
Advanced PE
Total Electives
12
Total Credits for Boyd County High School: 28
Additional Requirements:
Complete Writing Portfolio
Individual Learning Plan
Incorporating US
3
Total Electives
History Economics,
Government, World
Geography, World
Civilization
Total State Requirements: 22
7
Pre-College Curriculum Requirements
Students seeking admission to a Kentucky university will be required to meet the minimum pre-college curriculum
requirements. Both advanced and general courses meet the minimum requirements for pre-college curriculum.
Please note: The following requirements exceed those established by the Kentucky Council on Higher Education for
public universities and the standards approved by the Kentucky Department of Education.
Required Courses:
English: 4 Credits – English I; English II; English III; English IV
Mathematics: 3 Credits – Algebra I; Algebra II; Geometry
Science: 3 Credits – Credits to include life science, physical science, earth/space science (at least one lab course)
Social Studies: 3 Credits – From U.S. History; World Civilization; World Geography, Economics, Government
Health: ½ Credit
Physical Education: ½ Credit
History & Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts: 1 Credit – History & appreciation of visual and performing
arts or arts course that incorporates such content
Nonnative (Foreign) Language: 2 Credits or demonstrated competency in the same language
Electives: 7 Credits (5 rigorous) Recommended strongly; one or more courses that develop computer literacy.
Rigorous electives should have academic content at least as challenging as that in courses required in the minimum
high school graduation requirement. These electives should also be in social studies, science, math, arts &
humanities, nonnative language, and above the introductory level in non-core classes. Electives in health and
physical education are limited to ½ credit each. These credits may also be used to begin career training in
Agriculture, Welding, Drafting, Auto Technology, Medical Sciences, Information Technology, Business and
Consumer Family Sciences.
Grade Level Classification and Graduation Requirements
The basic Carnegie unit of credit is given for the completion of a one-semester, 90-minute course or a year-long,
45-minute course. Individual class graduation credit requirements are shown in the previous table.
Promotion

To promote to grade 10, a student must have a minimum of 6 credits

To promote to grade 11, a student must have a minimum of 13 credits

To promote to grade 12, a student must have a minimum of 20 credits
Grading Information
Letter grades are assigned the following percentage:
A
90%-100% Excellent
B
80%-89% Good
C
70%-79% Average
D
60%-69% Below Average
F
Below 60% Unsatisfactory
I
Incomplete (No Credit)
A
B
C
D
F
I
Regular
4
3
2
1
0
0
Weighted
5
4
3
1
0
0
GPA Computation: The grade point average is computed using the grade for each 9-week grading period multiplied
by the credit value: ie. For a blacked class: A=4 points X .50 credit, 45 minute class: A=4 points X .25 credit.
Criteria for Earning College Credit in the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS)
College credit will be awarded for each course identified in this agreement if the following criteria are met: (The
college credit awarded for the specified course may be used toward those course requirements in various programs
at the community colleges.)
1.
High school and/or area technology center student successfully completes the secondary course.
2. High school and/or area technology center student completes at the proficient level or higher during the
performance event and written examination for the secondary course. It is administered and graded by
the secondary teacher.
3. Student should meet the pre-college curriculum requirements.
4. Student enrolls and ears credit at a community college.
5. Official articulation transcript will be submitted to the community college’s admissions office.