Requirements for Graduation
The first steps toward successful completion of the course requirements for high school graduation are taken when a student begins earning credits toward graduation. Students and their parents should keep in mind the Michigan Merit Curriculum State Graduation Requirements listed below when selecting courses each term. Please note these are the minimum state requirements and may not fulfill all admission requirements at some postsecondary institutions. All students are required to meet the Center Line Public Schools graduation requirements.
Personal Curriculum
The Michigan Legislature provides an opportunity for students to slightly modify the state graduation requirements shown below; this modification is called a Personal Curriculum, or PC. A student and his/her parent or guardian can request a PC for one of four reasons:
Graduation Requirements
Starting with the Class of 2021, students must earn a total of 23 credits – 18 required by the State of Michigan, including the addition of two credits of World Languages, plus three additional elective credits.
Center Line High School Graduation Credit Requirements (23 Credits) |
English (4 Credits) · 1 credit in 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades · All credits aligned to state approved standards |
Mathematics (4 Credits) · 3 credits aligned with the state approved standards for Geometry, Algebra I and Algebra II · 1 credit of math or math related course during student’s senior year |
Science (3 Credits) · 1 Biology credit · 1 Chemistry or Physics credit · 1 additional science credit offered through: o Physics/Chemistry o Human Anatomy o Environmental Science o AP Biology o AP Chemistry o Dual Enrollment Science Courses o E2020/On-line Science courses |
Social Studies (3 Credits) · .5 Civics credit · .5 Economics credit (CLHS offers economics, AP Macro and AP Micro. No Personal finance class offered.) · 1 U.S. History and Geography credit · 1 World History and Geography credit |
Physical Education/Health (1 Credit) · .5 Health credit · .5 Physical Education credit or district approved extra-curricular activities involving physical activity (2 years of Marching Band, 2 years of JROTC or 2 seasons of CLHS sponsored athletic team participation) |
Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts (1 Credit) · Course credit aligned to state guidelines |
World Language (2 Credits) · Credits earned in grades 9-12 or an equivalent learning experience in grades K-12 · Students may fulfill the second year credit of World Language by completing a state approved Career and Technical Education program or by completing an additional credit in Visual, Performing and Applied Arts |
Online Learning Experience · Online course or learning experience incorporated into one or more required credits |
Additional Electives (5 Credits) · 5 additional elective credits throughout grades 9-12 of students choice |