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How many credits do you need to graduate?
Total of 22 credits minimum Sophomore: successfully completed 5 or more credits in course work and 1 year of high school Junior: successfully completed 10 or more credits of course work and 2 years of high school Senior: successfully completed 16 or more credits of course work and 3 years of high school |
Perform your own credit audit!
Download the Credit Audit Form and use your transcript to fill in the grades/credits you have. You can use it to guide your plan to graduation or for credit recovery. This is not an official plan and does not replace meeting with your counselor to ensure you're on track. Meet with your counselor regularly to make sure you are taking the classes you need and that they meet the necessary requirements. Want to play college sports?
Check out the links below to make sure you'll be eligible when you graduate high school. |
Van Buren Technology Center
The Van Buren Technology Center is located in Lawrence, MI and is available to all students of 11th &/or 12th grade status. Visit their website to read about different programs available!
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Graduation Ceremony
Commencement for the Class of 2023 is scheduled for Sunday, June 4 at Ratcliffe Field. More information will be distributed to students via school email.
Commencement for the Class of 2023 is scheduled for Sunday, June 4 at Ratcliffe Field. More information will be distributed to students via school email.
Graduation Requirements
The following are required for participation in the graduation ceremony and the earning of a diploma through South Haven High School.
4 credits of English Language Arts
.5 credit PE
Total = 22
The following are required for participation in the graduation ceremony and the earning of a diploma through South Haven High School.
- Minimum 22 credits (including all required courses)
- Participation in the complete State Required Testing during Junior year
- Be a full-time student for 8 semesters: 6 classes per semester
4 credits of English Language Arts
- 1 English 9 or Honors English 9
- 1 English 10 or Honors English 10
- 1 English 11 or Honors English 11
- 1 English 12 or College English or Some Tech Center Program
- 1 Algebra 1
- 1 Geometry or Honors Geometry
- 1 Algebra 2 or Honors Algebra 2
- 1 4th Year Math (Options include: Business Math/Personal Finance, Hospitality Services, Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, PLTW, or any Tech Center Courses)
- 1 Biology or Honors Biology
- 1 Chemistry or Honors Chemistry
- 1 3rd Year of Science (Options include: Physical Science, AP Chemistry, Honors Physics, Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry, Some Tech Center Programs)
- 1 US History & Geography or Honors US History & Geography
- 1 World History & Geography
- .5 Government
- .5 Economics
.5 credit PE
- PE Options include: Lifetime Fitness, Team Sports, Varsity Conditioning, Weight Training
- 1 season of Marching Band or a school sport waives this requirement
- Options include: Art 1, Band, Orchestra, Women's Chorus, Choir, Intro to Theater, Yearbook, or some Tech Center Programs
- 1 Spanish 1
- 1 Spanish 2 or *Additional VPAA or Tech Center Programs
(*Please note that most 4-year colleges or universities require the 2 years of a World Language and will not accept an additional VPAA or Tech Center Course in place of the 2nd year of the World Language).
- See Curriculum Guide for elective options
Total = 22