GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

(See Course Catalog for all graduation and credit requirements)

To be eligible to participate in graduation related exercises and to receive a diploma from the Springport High School, a student must, as a minimum, complete satisfactorily in grades nine (9) through twelve (12), 31 credits.  Every student must successfully complete a seminar session each semester.  One quarter (1/4) credit will be awarded for successful completion of seminar each year.  The credit requirement must include the following:

***Note:  The following requirements are in effect for the class of 2009-2010.

• English - 3 credits (6 semesters) - 2 credits must be taken from English 9, and English 10.  One (1) credit must be taken from the following electives:  English 11, English 12, Creative Writing, Modern Novels, Science Fiction and Mythology, Writing Laboratory, Writing Laboratory, or Advanced Placement English.
• Science - 3 credits (6 semesters) – Students must earn one (1) credit in Biology and one (1) credit in Physics or Chemistry.
• Math - 3 credits (6 semesters)
• Physical Education - 1 credit (2 semesters)
• Business/Computers - 1 credit (2 semesters)  
  *Class of 2008 and later must complete - 1 credit (2 semesters) of Healthy Living.
• Social Studies - 3 credits (6 semesters) – to be taken from 1 credit of World History/Global Studies, 1 credit of United States History, .5 credit of Government, and .5 credit of Economics
• Required Electives - 2 credits (4 semesters) - Must complete two credits of electives in  the areas of vocational education, fine arts, practical arts, or foreign language.
• Electives - 14 credits (32 semesters) – to be taken from the curriculum in    any area for all classes.

Total Credits Required for Graduation

 
                             2008-2009: 28 credits
                             2009-2010: 26 credits
                             2010-2011: 24 credits
                             2011-2012: 22 credits

• Note:  The difference in credit requirements is due to a change in schedule format.  Students could earn 8 credits per year through 07-08.  Students could only earn 6 credits per year beginning in 08-09.

Examples:
08-09:  (8+8+8+6)

• 30 “possible” credits; must earn 28 credits for graduation

09-10:  (8+8+6+6)

• 28 “possible” credits; must earn 26 credits for graduation

10-11:  (8+6+6+6)

• 26 “possible” credits; must earn 24 for graduation

11-12:  (6+6+6+6)

• 24 “possible” credits; must earn 22 for graduation

MICHIGAN MERIT CURRICULUM (MMC)
High School Graduation Requirements

Effective for Class of 2011
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 new set of statewide graduation requirements that are among the best in the nation. With these new graduation requirements, students will be well-prepared for future success in college and the workplace.
The Michigan Merit Curriculum requires students entering 8th grade in 2006, to obtain a minimum of 16 credits for graduation, which could be met using alternative instructional delivery methods such as alternative course work, humanities course sequences, career and technology courses, industrial technology or vocational education courses, or through a combination of these programs. In addition, students entering the 3rd grade in 2006 (Class of 2016) will need to complete two credits of a language other than English in grades 9-12; OR an equivalent learning experience in grades K-12 prior to graduation.
State Endorsed Diploma Requirements

Total credit requirement for state endorsed diploma:

• 16 required  +  6 electives =  22 credits (beginning in 2011-2012).

***Additional “local” graduation requirements:

• Complete (with reasonable effort) all section of the Michigan Merit Exam. 
• Successful completion of Senior Transitions course.
• On-Line learning experience—through technology course or embedded in MMC required courses.

Certificate of Completion Requirements

***Class of 2011 will have the opportunity to graduate with a “Certificate of Completion” if they do not fulfill the MMC requirements. 

• English - 3 credits (6 semesters) – 2 credits must be taken from English 9, and English 10.  One (1) credit must be taken from the following electives:  English 11, English 12, Creative Writing, Modern Novels, Science Fiction and Mythology, Writing Laboratory, Writing Laboratory, or Advanced Placement English.
• Science - 3 credits (6 semesters) – Students must earn one (1) credit in Biology and one (1) credit in Physics or Chemistry.
• Math - 3 credits (6 semesters)
• Physical Education -  1 credit (2 semesters)
  *Class of 2008 and later must complete 1 credit (2 semesters) of Healthy Living.
• Social Studies -  3 credits (6 semesters) – to be taken from 1 credit of World History/Global Studies, 1 credit of United States History, .5 credit of Government, and .5 credit of Economics
• Electives - 6 credits (12 semesters) – to be taken from the curriculum in    any area for all classes.

All required courses/credits must be aligned with Course/Credit Content Expectations and Guidelines developed by Michigan Department of Education, may be acquired through Career and Technical Education programs, and integrated courses.

In addition to the local requirements, students must meet the requirements as set forth by the Michigan Department of Education to secure a state approved or state endorsed diploma.  Students must meet the requirements of the High Stakes Proficiency Tests given annually to meet this requirement.

A student must take all required classes for graduation within the curriculum of the Springport High School.  Correspondence credit, summer school credit, or community education credit will not be accepted without prior approval of the principal or guidance counselor.  ANY REQUIRED CLASS FAILED MUST BE MADE UP IN A BONA FIDE CLASSROOM PROGRAM.  Community education and summer school are examples of bona fide classroom programs.  Correspondence work does not fulfill this requirement.

A maximum of one elective credit will be accepted toward the graduation requirement through successful completion of correspondence work.

The physical education requirement may be waived if there is an annual submission of a doctor’s request for such.  One year of band, one year of choir, or successful completion of one sport will be allowed as a substitute for one semester of physical education for the class of 2002.  Starting with the class of 2003 students may have an annual submission of a doctor's request, one year of band or successful completion of one sport substituted for one semester of physical education.

To be eligible to receive a Springport High School diploma and to participate in commencement exercises, a student must be enrolled at Springport High School for at least one semester.  Additionally, the student must be enrolled on the 1st day of the second semester of the year of graduation.

To be eligible for special honors, a student must have attended Springport High School for at least one (1) full semester and have been in attendance during his/her seventh (7th) semester at Springport High School.

The following requirements need to be met for a student to receive a College Preparatory Seal on their diploma: (For classes of 2008-2010).

• English - 4 credits to include British Literature or Advanced Placement English
• Math - 4 credits to include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II  
• Physical Education - 1 credit
• Science - 4 credits (not including Physical/Earth Science)
• Social Studies - 3 credits
• Business - 1 credit in business/computers
• Foreign Language - 2 credits

College Preparatory Seal Requirements for the class of 2011 and beyond:

• English - 4 credits to include AP English
• Math - 4 credits to include pre-calculus and/or calculus
• Physical education - 1 credit
• Science - 4 credits to include anatomy and/or AP Biology
• Social Studies - 3 credits
• Business - 1 credit in business/computers
• Foreign Language - 2 credits