Current 9th Graders
2009 - 2010
Putnam County Graduation Requirements Class of 2013
(Effective for 9th Grade Class 2009-2010)
All students must pass at least a total of 28 Credits (courses) to graduate from high school. All students have an opportunity to earn at least 32 credits. The specific courses for graduation will differ
according to the student’s chosen concentration and pathway. Graduation requirements are the minimum standards that a student must meet in Putnam County to earn a high school diploma. A
high school diploma is necessary for entry-level (basic) employment. The pathways are explained below:
(a)
(b)
Professional Pathway – The student is preparing to attend a 4-year college and possibly a post-graduate program after high school. The Professional Pathway student is required to take
more science as well as foreign language.
Skilled Pathway – The Skilled Pathway student is preparing to attend a 2-year college after high school or other post-graduate training program.
Putnam County
Minimum
Courses by
Minimum Required
Courses
Language Arts
Math
Social Studies
Credits Determine Your Grade Assignment:
0 - 6 Credits = Ninth Grade
7 – 13 Credits = Tenth Grade
14 - 19 Credits = Eleventh Grade
20 + Credits = Twelfth Grade
(Grade level may not change at the end of first term except for graduating seniors.)
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY
Health
SKILLED PATHWAY
4 Credits
4 Credits
English 9 English 10
English 11 English 12
English 9 English 10
English 11 English 12
4 Credits
4 Credits
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II
Transition Math or higher
Algebra Support
Algebra I Geometry
Transition Math or Conceptual Math
Social Studies – 4 Credits
World History (9)
U.S. History (10)
Science
There are six general standards for graduation:
1. 28 Total Credits or more (See course list below.)
2. 2.0 (“C”) Grade Point Average
3. Pass Algebra Exit Exam
4. Maintain a Career Portfolio
5. Complete a Work-Based Experience in Major
6. Complete 4 core courses plus 2 electives in concentration
20th-21st Century (11)
Civics (12)
Social Studies – 4 Credits
World History (9)
U.S. History (10)
20th-21st Century (11)
Civics (12)
Science – 4 Credits
Science – 3 Credits
Physical Science 9
Biology
Chemistry
One additional science course above Chemistry
Physical Science 9
Biology
Chemistry
Health – 1 Credit
Health – 1 Credit
One course
One course
Physical Education
Physical Education – 1 Credit
Physical Education – 1 Credit
One course
One course
Careers
Careers – 7 Credits
Careers – 7 Credits
Intro to the Majors
4 Core Courses in a Concentration
2 Core Electives
Intro to the Majors
4 Core Courses in a Concentration
2 Core Electives
Fine Arts
World Language
Fine Arts – 1 Credit
Fine Arts – 1 Credit
One course (Music, Art, Dance, Media, or Theatre)
One course (Music, Art, Dance, Media, Theatre, or approved CTE course)
World Language – 2 Credits
Not Required
At least two courses in the same language
Electives
Electives – 0 - 4 Credits
Electives – 3 - 7 Credits
Schools
Required
Pathway
Up to 6 credits of student choice
Up to 9 credits of student choice
A minimum of Algebra II or higher is required by some colleges for admittance. Check with your college of choice in advance to determine admission requirements. Students may also have the option of an additional
year at PCTC following graduation from Putnam County Schools.
Current 12th Graders
2009-2010
Putnam County Graduation Requirements Class of 2010
(Incoming 9th Graders for 2006-2007)
All students must pass at least a total of 28 Credits (courses) to graduate from high school. All students have an opportunity to earn at least 32 credits. The specific courses for graduation will differ
according to the student’s chosen pathway and major. Graduation requirements are the minimum standards that a student must meet in Putnam County to earn a high school diploma. A high
school diploma is necessary for entry-level (basic) employment. The pathways are explained below:
(a)
Professional Pathway – The student is preparing to attend a 4-year college and possibly a post-graduate program after high school. The Professional Pathway student is required to take
more math,
(b)
(c)
Skilled Pathway –
Entry Pathway –
13th year at
science, and foreign language.
The student is preparing to attend a 2-year college after high school.
The student is preparing to attend some type of advanced skill training or certificate program after high school. This student is strongly encouraged to attend the
PCTC.
Credits Determine Your Grade Assignment:
0 - 6 Credits = Ninth Grade
14 – 19 Credits = Eleventh Grade
7 – 13 Credits = Tenth Grade
20+ Credits = Twelfth Grade
(Grade level does not change at the end of first term except for graduating seniors.)
1.
2.
3.
4.
There are six general standards for graduation:
28 Total Credits or more (See course list below.)
5. Complete a Work-Based in
2.0 (“C”) Grade Point Average
major
Pass Algebra Exit Exam
6. Complete 4 core courses
Maintain a Career Portfolio
plus 2 electives in major
Putnam County Schools Minimum Required Courses by Pathway
Minimum Required
Courses
Language Arts
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY
Social Studies
Health
Physical Education
English 9
English 11
English 10
English 12
English 10
English 12
ENTRY PATHWAY
4 Credits
English 9
English 11
English 10
English 12
4 Credits
4 Credits
4 Credits
Algebra I
At least two courses above Algebra I
Algebra I
At least two courses above Algebra I
Algebra I
At least one course above Algebra I
Social Studies – 4 Credits
U.S. History (9)
World History (10)
Science
4 Credits
4 Credits
English 9
English 11
Math
SKILLED PATHWAY
20th-21st Century (11)
Civics (12)
Social Studies – 4 Credits
U.S History (9)
World History (10)
20th-21st Century (11)
Civics (12)
Social Studies – 4 Credits
U.S History (9)
World History (10)
20th-21st Century (11)
Civics (12)
Science – 4 Credits
Science – 3 Credits
Science – 3 Credits
CATS 9
3 courses above CATS 9
CATS 9
2 courses above CATS 9
CATS 9
2 courses above CATS 9
Health – 1 Credit
Health – 1 Credit
Health – 1 Credit
One course
One course
One course
Physical Education – 1 Credit
Physical Education – 1 Credit
Physical Education – 1 Credit
One course
One course
One course
2
Careers
Careers – 7 Credits
Careers – 7 Credits
Careers – 7 Credits
Intro to the Majors
4 Core Courses in a Major
2 Elective Courses in a Major
Intro to the Majors
4 Core Courses in a Major
2 Elective Courses in a Major
Intro to the Majors
4 Core Courses in a Major
2 Elective Courses in a Major
Fine Arts – 1 Credit
Fine Arts – 1 Credit
Fine Arts – 1 Credit
One course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama)
One course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama)
One course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama)
Foreign Language
Foreign Language – 2 Credits
Not Required
Not Required
Electives
At least two courses in the same language
Level II credit may count as an elective in any major
Electives – 0 – 4 Credits
Electives – 3 – 7 Credits
Electives – 3 – 7 Credits
Fine Arts
A minimum of Algebra II is required by most colleges for admittance. Check with your college of choice in advance to determine admission requirements. Any student may request a customized
program to substitute AP, foreign language, advanced science or math for core courses. 6/14/2007
Current 11thGraders
2009 - 2010
Putnam County Graduation Requirements Class of 2011
(Incoming 9th Graders for 2007-2008)
All students must pass at least a total of 28 Credits (courses) to graduate from high school. All students have an opportunity to earn at least 32 credits. The specific courses for graduation will differ
according to the student’s chosen pathway and major. Graduation requirements are the minimum standards that a student must meet in Putnam County to earn a high school diploma. A high
school diploma is necessary for entry-level (basic) employment. The pathways are explained below:
(a)
(b)
Professional Pathway – The student is preparing to attend a 4-year college and possibly a post-graduate program after high school. The Professional Pathway student is required to take
more math, science, and foreign language.
Skilled Pathway – The Skilled Pathway student is preparing to attend a 2-year college after high school or other post-graduate training program.
Credits Determine Your Grade Assignment:
0 - 6 Credits = Ninth Grade
7 – 13 Credits = Tenth Grade
14 - 19 Credits = Eleventh Grade
20 + Credits = Twelfth Grade
(Grade level does not change at the end of first term except for graduating seniors.)
There are six general standards for graduation:
1. 28 Total Credits or more (See course list below.)
2. 2.0 (“C”) Grade Point Average
3. Pass Algebra Exit Exam
4. Maintain a Career Portfolio
5. Complete a Work-Based Experience in Major
6. Complete 4 core courses plus 2 electives in concentration
Putnam County Schools Minimum Required Courses by Pathway
Minimum Required Courses
Language Arts
Math
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY
SKILLED PATHWAY
4 Credits
4 Credits
English 9 English 10
English 11 English 12
English 9 English 10
English 11 English 12
4 Credits
4 Credits
3
Algebra I
Three additional courses with at least two above Algebra I
Social Studies
Science
Health
Algebra I
Three additional courses with at least two above Algebra I
Social Studies – 4 Credits
Social Studies – 4 Credits
U.S History (9)
20th-21st Century (11)
World History (10)
Civics (12)
U.S. History (9)
20th-21st Century (11)
World History (10)
Civics (12)
Science – 4 Credits
Science – 3- Credits
CATS 9
Three additional credits above CATS 9
CATS 9
Two additional credits above CATS 9
Health – 1 Credit
Health – 1 Credit
One course
One course
Physical Education
Physical Education – 1 Credit
Physical Education – 1 Credit
One course
One course
Careers
Careers – 7 Credits
Careers – 7 Credits
Intro to the Majors
4 Core Courses in a Major
2 Elective Courses in a Major
Intro to the Majors
4 Core Courses in a Major
2 Elective Courses in a Major
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Fine Arts – 1 Credit
Fine Arts – 1 Credit
One course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama)
One course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama)
Not Required
Foreign Language – 2 Credits
At least two courses in the same language
Electives
Electives – 0 -4 Credits
Electives – 3 - 7 Credits
Up to 4 credits of student choice
Up to 7 credits of student choice
A minimum of Algebra II is required by most colleges for admittance. Check with your college of choice in advance to determine admission requirements. Any student may request a customized
program to substitute AP, foreign language, advanced science or math for core courses. Students also have the option of “13th year free” upon graduation from Putnam County Schools. 6/14/2007
Current 10th Graders
2009-2010
Putnam County Graduation Requirements Class of 2012
(Incoming 9th Graders for 2008-2009)
All students must pass at least a total of 28 Credits (courses) to graduate from high school. All students have an opportunity to earn at least 32 credits. The specific courses for graduation will differ
according to the student’s chosen concentration and pathway. Graduation requirements are the minimum standards that a student must meet in Putnam County to earn a high school diploma. A
high school diploma is necessary for entry-level (basic) employment. The pathways are explained below:
(a)
(b)
Professional Pathway – The student is preparing to attend a 4-year college and possibly a post-graduate program after high school. The Professional Pathway student is required to take
more science as well as foreign language.
Skilled Pathway – The Skilled Pathway student is preparing to attend a 2-year college after high school or other post-graduate training program.
Putnam County
Minimum
Courses by
Credits Determine Your Grade Assignment:
0 - 6 Credits = Ninth Grade
7 – 13 Credits = Tenth Grade
14 - 19 Credits = Eleventh Grade
20 + Credits = Twelfth Grade
There are six general standards for graduation:
1. 28 Total Credits or more (See course list below.)
2. 2.0 (“C”) Grade Point Average
3. Pass Algebra Exit Exam
4. Maintain a Career Portfolio
5. Complete a Work-Based Experience in Major
6. Complete 4 core courses plus 2 electives in concentration
(Grade level may not change at the end of first term except for graduating seniors.)
4
Schools
Required
Pathway
Minimum Required
Courses
Language Arts
Math
Social Studies
PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY
4 Credits
4 Credits
English 9 English 10
English 11 English 12
English 9 English 10
English 11 English 12
4 Credits
4 Credits
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II
Transition Math or higher
Algebra I Geometry Algebra II
Transition Math or Conceptual Math
Social Studies – 4 Credits
World History (9)
U.S. History (10)
Science
Health
SKILLED PATHWAY
Social Studies – 4 Credits
20th-21st Century (11)
Civics (12)
World History (9)
U.S. History (10)
20th-21st Century (11)
Civics (12)
Science – 4 Credits
Science – 3 Credits
Physical Science 9
Biology 10
Two additional science courses above Biology
Physical Science 9
Biology 10
One additional science course above Biology
Health – 1 Credit
Health – 1 Credit
One course
One course
Physical Education
Physical Education – 1 Credit
Physical Education – 1 Credit
One course
One course
Careers
Careers – 5 Credits
Careers – 5 Credits
Intro to the Majors
4 Core Courses in a Concentration
Intro to the Majors
4 Core Courses in a Concentration
Fine Arts
Foreign Language
Fine Arts – 1 Credit
Fine Arts – 1 Credit
One course (Music, Art, Dance, Media, or Theatre)
One course (Music, Art, Dance, Media, or Theatre)
Foreign Language – 2 Credits
Not Required
At least two courses in the same language
Electives
Electives – 0 - 4 Credits
Electives – 3 - 7 Credits
Up to 6 credits of student choice
Up to 9 credits of student choice
A minimum of Algebra II or one course above Algebra II is required by some colleges for admittance. Check with your college of choice in advance to determine admission requirements. Students may also have the
option of an additional year at PCTC following graduation from Putnam County Schools.
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