Listed below are the minimum requirements a student must complete to earn a Mason High School diploma.Each student must participate in all state-approved assessment programs and earn at least 27.5 credits in grades 8-12 to includethe following:
English – 4 credits Þ1 credit in Freshman English Þ1 credit in Sophomore English Þ1 credit in Junior English Þ1 credit in Senior English Math –4 credits Þ1 credit in Algebra I Þ1 credit in Geometry Þ1 credit in Algebra II Þ1 credit of a math or math-related course with at least ½ credit earnedduring their final year Science – 3 credits Þ1 credit in Physical Science Þ1 credit in Biological Science which can be fulfilled by taking Biology, General Biology, Animal Science or Plant Science Þ1 credit in either Physics or Chemistry *Social Studies – 3 credits Þ1 credit in U.S. History Þ½ credit in U.S. Civics Þ1 credit in World History Þ½ credit in Economics Computer Education – ½ credit ÞStudents must complete a ½ credit Information Technology course between 8th and 12th grades ÞAll students must participate in at least 20 hours of an online learning experience between 6th and 12th grades *Physical Education – 1 credit Þ½ credit in Introduction to Physical Education (Freshman Year) Þ½ credit Physical Education elective *Visual, Performing and Applied Arts – 1 credit
Electives – 11 c
* Students may choose to implement a personal curriculum for these content areas.redits