DeSoto County High School
Standard Graduation Plan
Four-year standard graduation requirements:
 | 4 credits in English (major concentration in composition and literature |
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| 1 credit in American history |
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| 1 credit in world history |
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| ½ credit in American government |
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| ½ credit in Economics |
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| 1 credit in Earth Science |
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| 1 credit in biology |
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| 1 credit in either physical science or chemistry |
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| 4 credits in math, including Algebra I or equivalent |
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| ½ credit in personal fitness |
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| ½ credit in life management/health |
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| ½ credit of additional physical education |
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| 1 credit in practical and/or performing arts |
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| 1 ½ credits in elective |
Total of 28 credits
Alternate Option 1
Three-year standard college preparatory program:
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| 4 credits in English (major concentration in composition and literature) | |
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| 3 credits in math (Algebra I or higher) | |
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| 3 credits in science (two of which must include a lab component) | |
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| 3 credits in social sciences | |
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| 2 credits in the same second language OR demonstrated proficiency in another language | |
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| 3 credits in electives |
Alternate Option 2
Three-year career preparatory program:
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4 credits in English (major concentration in composition and literature |
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3 credits in math (must include Algebra I) |
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3 credits in science (two of which must include a lab component) |
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3 credits in social sciences |
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2 credits in the same second language OR demonstrated proficiency in another language
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3 credits in electives |
Total of 18 credits