Academics

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

23.5 credits are needed for Graduation:
(Most classes are worth 1 credit)

4 credits – English
3 credits – Mathematics
3 credits – Science
4 credits – Social Studies
2 credits – World Languages
2 credits – Arts/ Humanities
4 credits – Electives (one in math or science)
1.5 credits – Health and Physical Education
*Additionally, all students must complete a Senior Project, worth .5 credits. This will be completed during Senior Seminar*

Below are the assigned counselors for each grade:

9th grade – Ms. Parkinson – iparkinson@philasd.org

10th – 12th grades
Last name A-L: Mr. Helms – ahelms@philasd.org
Last name M-Z: Ms. Butovsky – mbutovsky@philasd.org