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MVUSD Graduation Requirements
In order to earn a high school diploma, a student must:1. Complete 230 credits including 3 years (30 credits) of math, 3 years (30 credits) of science, and 50 elective credits
2. Complete 40 hours of community service (volunteer work) for a non-profit organization in any combination of approved community service projects/programs.
3. Complete the Junior Reflective Essay.
4. Complete the Senior Culminating Project which consists of
· A career-based senior project
· An oral presentation before a panel of school staff and community members
Successfully complete a minimum of 230 semester credits within the specific requirements indicated below:
a. ENGLISH
4 years
40 SEMESTER CREDITS
b. MATHEMATICS
Math 1 - required
3 years
30 SEMESTER CREDITS
c. SCIENCE
3 years
Life Science - Required
10 SEMESTER CREDITS
Physical Science - Required
10 SEMESTER CREDITS
3rd Year Science Course
10 SEMESTER CREDITS
d. SOCIAL SCIENCE
3 years
World History/Culture
10 SEMESTER CREDITS
U.S. History
10 SEMESTER CREDITS
U.S. Government/Economics
10 SEMESTER CREDITS
e. VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
1 year
10 SEMESTER CREDITS
f. WORLD LANGUAGE
1 year
10 SEMESTER CREDITS
g. PHYSICAL EDUCATION
2 years
20 SEMESTER CREDITS
h. HEALTH
1 semester
5 SEMESTER CREDITS
i. CAREERS & INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
1 semester
5 SEMESTER CREDITS
j. GENERAL ELECTIVES
50 SEMESTER CREDITS