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Stafford High School

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

  • Humanities (9 credits)

    English  – 4 credits

    Social Studies – 3 credits

    • 1 credit in U.S. History
    • 1 credit in Government /Civics

    Electives (in  Humanities) – 2 credits

    • English
    • Social Studies
    • World Language
    • Fine Arts (Music and /or Art)
  • Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) (9 credits)

    Mathematics – 3 credits

    • 1 credit in Algebra 1

    Science – 3 credits

    • 1 credit in Biology

    Electives (in STEM) – 3 credits

    • Science
    • Applied Arts (Technology)
    • Mathematics
    • Business
  • Additional Credits (7 credits)     

    Health & Safety Education – 1 credit

    Physical Education & Wellness – 1 credit

    World Languages – 1 credit

    Electives – 3 credits

    District Mastery-Based Diploma Assessment – 1 credit


    * Financial Literacy - each student must complete at least one (1) course, as defined within the Program of Studies


    Total Credits for Graduation: 25

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Graduation Requirements


The Stafford Board of Education conforms with state law regarding credits for graduation from high school.

  • Students are required to have a schedule carrying at least 7.0 credits each school year.
  • Seniors who have earned 21 credits at the conclusion of their junior year are only required to carry 6.0 credits during their senior year.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) (9 credits)

Mathematics – 3 credits

  • 1 credit in Algebra 1

Science – 3 credits

  • 1 credit in Biology

Electives (in STEM) – 3 credits

  • Science
  • Applied Arts (Technology)
  • Mathematics
  • Business

Additional Credits (7 credits)     

Health & Safety Education – 1 credit

Physical Education & Wellness – 1 credit

World Languages – 1 credit

Electives – 3 credits

District Mastery-Based Diploma Assessment – 1 credit


* Financial Literacy - each student must complete at least one (1) course, as defined within the Program of Studies


Total Credits for Graduation: 25