Graduation Requirements (as of March 2023)

To graduate, students must earn a minimum of twenty-three credits in four years and meet the following department requirements.

English (4 credits)

Four credits are required in English, and students must be enrolled in English every year at EHS. Advanced English electives are offered for grades 11 and 12. Students must take at least one elective that satisfies the writing requirement and one that satisfies the American literature requirement.

Modern & Classical Language (2 or 3 credits)

Students are required to study the same modern or classical language for three years and successfully complete at least the second level in that language. The final credit in that language must be earned at EHS. Students who complete this requirement in their junior year are strongly urged to take the next level of that language.

Mathematics (3 credits)

A minimum of three credits and successful completion of any Precalculus course is required in mathematics. A junior is required to take a full year of math and EHS strongly encourages students to take mathematics every semester.

Science (2 credits)

Students are required to earn two credits in laboratory science, the last of which must be earned at EHS. Many colleges prefer students to have more science credits. We recommend that students be aware of these preferences while making course selections.

Social Studies (2 credits)

Modern World History and United States History (or their Honors or Advanced equivalents) are required.

The Arts (1 credit for entering 9th graders), (½ credit for entering 10th and 11th graders)

The Arts Department has a one-credit requirement for all students entering in the ninth grade. Entering tenth and eleventh graders must earn one-half credit. All ninth graders must take a semester or year-long art class.

Theology (1 credit for entering 9th and 10th graders), (½ credit for entering 11th graders)

Entering 9th and 10th graders must take Biblical Theology (½ credit) by the end of their 10th-grade year. During 12th grade, seniors select a semester elective (½ credit) offered by the theology department to complete the full credit required. Rising 10th graders who intend on taking 4 full years of Choir, Instrumental Ensemble, or Dance may opt to take Biblical Theology the first semester of 12th grade. These students’ senior theology requirement would be waived.

Physical Education (2 credits/6 seasons for entering 9th graders), 5 seasons (for entering 10th), 4 seasons (for entering 11th)

One-third credit is granted for a successful season of participation in a school-sponsored athletic offering. Each year there are three athletic seasons (fall, winter, and spring). Most 9th graders are expected to participate in athletics all three seasons, although exceptions are made to participate in non-athletic options.

Health

Entering 9th and 10th graders must take Health during the 10th grade. It is a half-year, non-credit course which meets twice a week.