GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS In order to receive a diploma, a student must complete 57 academic credits in courses offered at the 9th through 12th grade level. A yearlong course receives three credits and a trimester course receives one credit. The 57 credits must include:
ENGLISH: 12 credits Students must be enrolled in an English course every trimester (ELL courses qualify).
MATHEMATICS: 9 credits This must include Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II; most students go beyond these requirements.
SCIENCE: 6 credits Three credits must be a yearlong physical science (Physics or Chemistry) and three credits must be a yearlong life science (Biology). Most students go beyond these requirements.
LANGUAGE: 6 sequential credits Each student must complete at least six credits in the same language during grades 9 through 12. Students for whom English is not a first language need not fulfill credits in this department. Many of the most competitive colleges and universities either recommend or require at least three years of continuous language study. As a result, the Williston Northampton College Counseling Office strongly recommends that students study a language through at least the third level.
HISTORY & GLOBAL STUDIES: 8 credits Four year students are required to complete the humanities program in the ninth grade. All students must complete the equivalent of World 2 2022-23 COURSE OF STUDIES
History (10th grade) and U.S. History (11th grade). Two- and three-year students must also take two additional history credits; one of the two must be a religion or philosophy course (6700 level).
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS: 3 credits Two-, three-, and four-year students must complete three credits. Students are urged to select from offerings both in the studio/performance courses and in the visual arts courses. Note: Students, parents, and faculty advisors are advised to check the distribution requirements of particular colleges in which students may be interested, since requirements and recommended course programs vary.
ADDITIONAL DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS: To receive a diploma, students must also: • Enroll and receive a passing grade in all courses taken senior year (including five courses in the third trimester, each worth one credit) • Exhibit positive citizenship • Continue regular participation in the afternoon program • Maintain attendance through graduation ceremonies Diplomas are granted on the voted recommendation of the faculty prior to graduation, and con-
