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Graduation Requirements

The requirements for graduation are as follows as established by the University City Board of Education in accordance with the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education:

Subject Area

Required Credits

Recommended for Students Planning to Attend a 4-Year College/University

English Language Arts

4

4

Mathematics

3

4

Science

3

4

Social Studies*

3

4

Fine Arts

1

1

Practical Arts

1

1

Physical Education

1

1

Health Education

0.5

Personal Finance

0.5

General Electives

4

Core Electives**

3

World Language

2

Total Credits Required

24

 

 

* Includes 0.5 credit of Government and 1 credit of U.S. History.

** Three additional credits in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and/or Social Studies.