GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
(1 credit = successful completion of a year-long course) (½ credit = successful completion of a semester course) These requirements are a minimum set for Porter-Gaud graduation. It is our expectation that students will work toward excellence by demanding more of themselves than this minimum, particularly in the academic disciplines for which they have a passionate interest. In addition, students must pass all of their Upper School courses with a grade of 60 or better in order to receive a Porter-Gaud diploma. Students in grades 9 - 11 are strongly encouraged to enroll in six courses, five of which must be Core Courses. Students in 12th grade must be enrolled in a minimum of five academic Core Courses. Core Courses fall within the following departments: English, History, Mathematics, Science, World Language (includes AP Studio Art and Honors Computer Science IV). A student who fails to meet course credit requirements risks meeting the requirements for graduation. Department
Credits
Course Specifics
English
4
including surveys of British and American literature
World Language
3
completion of the same language through Level III.
History
3.5
including World History and US History plus ½ credit course in US Gov’t & Civics
Mathematics
4
from the sequenced courses Algebra I through AP offerings
Science
3
one year each of Biology, Chemistry, Physics
Fine Arts
1
Public Speaking + ½ additional credit
Physical Education
1
P.E. / Health + ½ additional credit; Participation on an approved Porter-Gaud J.V. or Varsity team will earn ½ credit
Computer Science
0.5
credit in Computer Science 104
Religion & Philosophy
0.5
credit in New Testament and Ethics
Total Departmental Graduation Credits
20.5
Additional Required Credits Total Credits Required for Graduation PG Engage Graduation Requirement
3.5
Additional credits can be from both core and elective courses
24.0
12
The PG Engage program (ADV-PG Engage) requires each student to complete experiential activities (3 per year) connecting classroom learning to their local community. This requirement is not included in the GPA. Twelve (12) total credits must be earned in order to graduate.
