2014-15 Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements (Page 1) and Personal Curriculum Options (Page 2)
English/Language
Arts – 4 Credits
Mathematics – 4
Credits
English 1
Algebra 1
English 2
English 4
Anatomy
rd
3 Cr Computer
Science
US History/Geography
World History/Geog.
Geometry
English 3
Chemistry A/B
Social Studies –
3 Credits
CP Algebra 2 A/B
Algebra 2 – 1Cr
Algebra II credit can be
earned in CTE w/ Alg. II
tested benchmarks
4th Cr of Math –
final yr. of HS
Algebra 2 – ½
or 1 Cr
4th Cr of Math –
final yr. of HS
Science –
3 Credits
Physical Education
– 1 Credit
Biology
0.5 CR Health
Course w/ tested
benchmarks of
Chemistry or Physics
rd
3 Cr Science
Content
Physics A/B
Agri-Science
rd
3 Cr CTE
regardless of
content
0.5 CR Physical Ed.
0.5 CR extracurricular athletics or
related activity
These credits
must include
Civics Req’s
½ Cr Economics
World Language –
2 Credits
Foreign Language 1 Cr
(Grade Appropriate)
1 add’l Cr VPAA
Foreign
Language
CTE Program
Visual, Performing, Applied
Arts (VPAA) – 1 Credit
** Indicate MMC Required Credits
where no option exists.
** Indicate MMC Minimum Credits
and Options w/in minimums
1.0 Cr of Band, Art,
Publications,
Yearbook, Choir, etc.
2014-15 Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements (Page 1) and Personal Curriculum Options (Page 2)
Modifications Allowed under a Personal curriculum (PC) Option upon Request
English/Language
Arts – 4 Credits
Mathematics – 4
Credits
ELA cannot be modified
with a PC unless is
student with an IEP
 Total of 3 ½ Credits
 Algebra II Modifications:
o Completes same content as 1 semester
of Algebra II
o CTE w/ Algebra II tested benchmarks
o Completes 1 semester of Stats,
Functions, Data Analysis OR Technical
Math
 Completes at least 1 Credit during final 2
years of High School
Science –
3 Credits
Science cannot be modified
with a PC unless is student
with an IEP
Physical Education
– 1 Credit
 Takes 1 add’l Credit in ELA,
Math, Science or World
Language OR
 Completes CTE program
regardless of content
NOTE: The PC process had been streamlined but PC must be initiated upon request; school district determines
approval or denial. Districts must annually notify parent/students of PC modifications to the MMC
Requirements (e.g.: Student Handbook). Further during the process of the Educational Development Plan (EDP)
and PC’s, districts shall advise students of how students can meet the MMC requirements through Career and
Technical Education (CTE) programs. In addition, a student with an IEP may have additional modifications
included in a Personal Curriculum than those above if aligned with the IEP and EDP; however, the student might
not be on a tack to a MMC HS diploma.
Social Studies –
3 Credits
 Completed 2 Credits including
Civics AND
 Takes 1 add’l Credit in ELA,
Math, Science or World
Language OR
 Completes CTE program
regardless of content
World Language –
2 Credits
No additional modifications
can be made per statute
Visual, Performing, Applied
Arts (VPAA) – 1 Credit
 Takes 1 add’l Credit in ELA,
Math, Science or World
Language OR
 Completes CTE program
regardless of content