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Lakeshore Graduation Requirements

Lakeshore Graduation Requirements
Students are required to complete 22 credits and specific classes listed below (+required courses). In addition to achieving a minimum of 22 credits, students must also participate in the Michigan Merit Exam (MME) in the spring of their junior year. Participation in the annual graduation ceremony will be limited to those seniors who have met all requirements.

English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
+ Freshman English . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
+ American Literature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
+ Contemporary Literature & Writing or AP English
Language & Composition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
+ 1 Additional English Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
Mathematics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 credits
+ Algebra 1 Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
+ Geometry Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
+ Algebra 2 Course (as specified in the Program of Studies)1 credit
+ 1 math credit or math related course must be taken
in the senior year in order to meet the MMC Math
requirement….... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
+ Biology Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
+ Chemistry or Physics Course . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
+ Science Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
Social Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 credits
+ World History & Geography
or AP World History.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
+ US History & Geography or AP US History . . . . 1 credit
+ Civics or AP US Government and Politics . . . . 1/2 credit
+ Economics or AP Macro Economics . . . . . . . . 1/2 credit
Physical Education/Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
+ Personal Fitness or Dance as specified in the
Program of Studies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 credit
+ Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/2 credit
Visual, Performing or Applied Arts
(in any combination) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 credit
Computers (including online experience) . . . . . . . . 1/2 credit
Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1/2 credits
Meet Michigan Merit Exam requirement
(as specified above)

High school content courses successfully completed at the middle school, as approved by the Board of Education, will meet the Michigan Merit Curriculum requirements for high school, and will be applied to the 22 credits needed for graduation.

Michigan Merit Curriculum To prepare Michigan’s students with the knowledge and skills needed for the jobs in the 21st Century, the State of Michigan has enacted a rigorous set of statewide graduation requirements that are among the best in the nation. Effective with the Class of 2011 and beyond, sixteen graduation requirements will help prepare students for future success in college and the workplace. The Michigan Merit Curriculum is aligned with new and developing Michigan High School Content Expectations (HSCE). These course/credit content guidelines outline what students should know and be able to do for each credit required in the Michigan Merit Curriculum. (www.michigan. gov/highschool)

Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements

MATHEMATICS - 4 Credits
Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, and One math course in the
final year of high school

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS - 4 Credits
English Language Arts 9, 10, 11, 12

SCIENCE - 3 Credits
Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and One Additional Science
Course

SOCIAL STUDIES - 3 Credits
World History & Geography, US History & Geography,
Civics (.5 Credit) and Economics (.5 Credit)

PHYSICAL EDUCATION & HEALTH - 1 Credit

VISUAL, PERFORMING, & APPLIED ARTS - 1 Credit

ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
Students may achieve this requirement by taking an online
course, participating in structured online learning activities,
or participating in online experiences integrated into required
Michigan Merit Curriculum courses. Presently Computer
Applications, Computer Literacy, and AH Computer 1 meet
this requirement.

LANGUAGE OTHER THAN ENGLISH (Class of 2016)
2 Credits

Complete in Grades 9-12; or equivalent learning experience in
grades K-1