INTRODUCTION In planning a course of study, students should consult with their advisors, speak with current teachers for placement recommendations, review the course of study guide for updated requirements, and complete a four-year academic planning guide. Rising seniors should also consult with their college counselor. In general, each course of study should ● ● ● ●
meet all graduation requirements; create a well-rounded, balanced experience; match strengths with appropriate challenges, and develop less confident areas; and provide opportunities and enthusiasm for growth, exploration, and risk taking.
Ultimately, it is each student’s responsibility to ensure that they fulfill the graduation requirements outlined below. While advisors will be involved in all aspects of course selection, students should double-check these requirements each year; if in doubt about their status, they should meet with the Registrar. Yearly course selections should be made with a four-year program of courses in mind. Graduation Requirements: To receive a Moses Brown diploma, a student must complete these requirements: 1. Earn a minimum of 34 credits. 2. Satisfy these departmental requirements: ● ARTS…………………………………2 Credits (Visual, Drama, Music) ● ENGLISH…………………………….8 Credits ● HUMANITIES…………………….....6 Credits (5 credits from Topics in World History, Modern World History & U.S. History and 1 Credit from Religious Studies) ● MATHEMATICS…………………….6 Credits (must include Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2) ● SCIENCE…………………………….4 Credits (laboratory science) ● WORLD LANGUAGES……………..6 Credits (sequential in one language) 3. Meet the school’s co-curricular requirements. 4. Complete these additional academic requirements: ● Ninth Grade Program ● 9th Grade Immersion ● 10th-12th Grade Immersion ● Senior Project Completion 2
