Graduation Requirements
- Access and organize information
- Communicate effectively
- Solve problems thoughtfully
- Act responsibly
Birmingham Community Charter High School Graduation Requirements (Class of 2016-2019):
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Subject |
Credits (230 total) |
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Social Studies |
30 credits |
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English |
40 credits |
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Mathematics |
20 credits |
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Lab Science |
20 credits |
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Visual/ Performing Arts |
10 credits |
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Electives |
75 credits |
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Applied Technology |
10 credits |
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Physical Education |
20 credits |
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Health |
5 credits |
For Class of 2020 and on:
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BCCHS Graduation Requirements |
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A Requirement |
Social Studies |
20 |
World History |
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US History |
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B Requirement |
English Language Arts |
40 |
English 9 |
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English 10 |
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Am Lit-Cont. Comp/AP Eng. Lang |
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ERWC/AP Eng. Lit |
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C Requirement |
Mathematics* |
30 |
Algebra 1 |
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Geometry |
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Algebra 2 |
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D Requirement |
Science |
20 |
Biology |
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Chemistry/Environmental Science |
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E Requirement |
LOTE* |
20 |
2 years of Spanish or |
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2 years of French |
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F Requirement |
Visual & Performing Arts |
10 |
Various courses |
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G Requirement |
Electives |
10 |
American Government |
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Economics |
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Other Requirements |
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20 |
Physical Education |
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5 |
Health |
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10 |
CTE course |
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45 |
Electives |
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230* |
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-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. |