High school graduation requirements and college/university entrance requirements are not the same. Course selection should be based on academic, career, and personal interests. Student interests and goals should guide the path through high school.
College admission requirements will vary from school to school and it is recommended that students check admission requirements before applying to their college of choice. Students are encouraged to reach out to a TCS counselor if they have questions about graduation requirements or the college admission process.
Subject Area
Graduation Requirements
Total Credits
Social Studies
6 semester courses
(Must include 1 year of US History, 1 year World History, 1 semester of Government, and 1 semester of Economics)
30
English
6 semester courses
30
Math
4 semester courses
(Algebra 1 must be completed)
20
Science
4 semester courses
(Must include 1 year of Physical Science and 1 year of Life Science)
20
World Language or Visual & Performing Arts
2 semester courses
10
Electives
18 semester courses
90
Total =
200 Credits
Once the subject area graduation requirement has been fulfilled, all excess credits will be rolled over to the Electives category.