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Graduation Requirements

Students at BCCHS, upon graduation, should be able to:
  • Access and organize information 
  • Communicate effectively 
  • Solve problems thoughtfully
  • Act responsibly
 
 

        BCCHS Graduation Requirements

 
A-G Subject Credits Courses

A   Requirement

Social Studies

20

World History

US History

B   Requirement

English Language Arts

40

English 9

English 10

Am Lit-Cont. Comp/AP Eng. Lang

ERWC/AP Eng. Lit

C   Requirement

Mathematics*

30

Algebra 1

Geometry

Algebra 2

D   Requirement

Science

20

Biological Science

Physical Science

E   Requirement

LOTE*

20

2 years of Spanish or

2 years of French

F   Requirement

Visual & Performing Arts

10

Various courses

G   Requirement

Electives

10

American Government

Economics

Other Requirements

 

20

Physical Education

5

Health

10

CTE course

45

Electives

 

 

230*

 
** Please note that for the Class of 2021, because of COVID and distance learning, graduation requirements have been amended.  The CTE requirement was dropped and the total credits were reduced to 210 credits.  
 

Students must earn a D or better in all courses.

Validation rules will apply for courses passed with a “C” or better in the areas of Math and LOTE.

*Students with eligible disabilities that qualify under Federal laws, must attempt a third year of math and a second year of LOTE in order to qualify for a BCCHS diploma. Students must complete a total of 230 credits to receive a high school diploma.

Effective January 2019 for class of 2020 and beyond.