General Requirements

• Each student must carry a minimum of seven (7) full periods each semester.
• All students must complete four (4) years of Physical Education unless they are excused by a physician.
• All required courses must be passed and credit given before the student is eligible for graduation.
• Substitution for required courses will not be permitted.
• Early graduation will be permitted per board policy guidelines.
• To participate in graduation exercises, a student must successfully complete all course requirements and have all fines, fees, etc. paid in full.

Course and Credit Requirements

Language Arts

Required credits: 8 semesters (8 credits ) including speech

• English I
• English II/World Studies LA
• English III/American Heritage LA
• Speech

Language Arts Electives

• Creative Writing
• Independent Literature
• Leadership & Character
• Senior Composition
• Theatre/Drama

Mathematics

Required credits:  6 semesters (6 credits).

Mathematics Electives

• Algebra I
• Geometry
• Algebra II
• Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
• Calculus
• Consumer Math I
• Consumer Math II

Science

Required credits: 6 semesters (6 credits)

• Global Science
• Biology

Science Electives

• Introduction to Chemistry
• Chemistry I
• Chemistry - Advanced Studies
• Inorganic Chemistry
• Organic Chemistry
• Principles of Biomed Science
• Introduction to Physics
• Physics

Social Science

Required credits: 6 semesters (6 credits)

• World History
• American History
• American Government
• Economics

Social Science Electives

• Cultural World Geography
• Principles of Sociology
• Current Events
• World Studies
• American Heritage
• Modern US History

Physical Education

Required credits: 4 Semesters (4 credits)

Physical Education Electives

• Strength and Conditioning

Health

Required credits: 1 Semester (1 credit) and accredited CPR course

• Health Education or
• Community Health

The information on this page is to be superseded by the Clear Lake High School Student Handbook.