Academics
Each student must earn a minimum of 22 credits in grades 9-12 and demonstrate proficiency on the Algebra I Keystone Exam, Biology Keystone Exam, and Literature Keystone Exam. All courses have been aligned to the Pennsylvania Academic Standards. As part of the 22-credit requirement, students must earn 6.25 elective credits. Once students fulfill their core requirements in a given department, any additional courses taken within that department count as an elective credit. Additionally, any courses in the Art, Family & Consumer Sciences, Music, Technology & Engineering, and World Language departments are automatically defined as elective courses.
| Units of Credits Required Per Department for the Class of 2027, 2028, and 2029 | |
|---|---|
| 4 | English |
| 4 | Social Studies |
| 3 | Mathematics |
| 3 | Science |
| .50 | Health |
| .75 | Physical Education |
| .50 | Business Applications |
| 6.25 | Elective |
Beginning in the 2026-2027 school year, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requires all high school students to complete a Personal Finance course as a graduation requirement. Starting with the Class of 2030, all high school students are required to earn .50 credit in Personal Finance in high school. Students can complete this credit requirement in grades 9-12. The course options that fulfill this requirement are Personal Finance (BUS1112) and Personal Finance Blended (BUS1112B).
| Units of Credits Required Per Department Beginning With the Class of 2030 | |
|---|---|
| 4 | English |
| 4 | Social Studies |
| 3 | Mathematics |
| 3 | Science |
| .50 | Health |
| .75 | Physical Education |
| .50 | Personal Finance |
| .50 | Business Applications |
| 6.25 | Elective |