Graduation Requirements

As Kentucky's new graduation requirements have been phased in, the criteria have changed for different graduating classes.  All graduating classes now have the same course requirements, listed below.

English

Math

Science

Social Studies

English I

Algebra I

Integrated Science

US History

English II

Geometry

Biology

World Civics

Additional language arts course

Additional math course

Additional science course

Additional social studies course

Additional language arts course

Additional math course

Pathway

General Electives

Course-sequenced elective #1

Non-course elective

Course-sequenced elective #2

Non-course elective

Course-sequenced elective #3

Non-course elective

Course-sequenced elective #4

Physical Wellness

Other

Health

Financial literacy course

PE

Civics Test

Graduation Board Policy

Things to Remember

  • Students interested in attending a college/university should complete the recommended pre-college curriculum. See your counselor for more details.

  • Students interested in attending a college/university should complete two units of a single world language to satisfy a pre-college curriculum.

  • All of the course-sequenced electives must be in the same career pathway.

  • Students must demonstrate technology competency.

  • Courses selected to fulfill credit requirements in addition to required classes will be align to each student's Individual Learning Plan.

  • You school's SBDM (School-Based Decision-Making Council) may have additional requirements. Check with your counselor if you have questions.