Georgia Graduation Requirements
Below are the current graduation requirements for Georgia public high school students who enter ninth grade for the first time in the 2008-2009 and subsequent school years. Your selection of courses is important, so be sure to get guidance from adults (parents, counselor, advisor, instructors).
Areas of Study: |
Credits |
I. English/Language Arts |
4 |
II. Math |
4 |
III. *Science |
4 |
IV. Social Studies |
3 |
V. **Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE), and/or Modern Language/Latin, and/or Fine Arts |
3 |
VI. Health & Physical Education |
1 |
Electives (4 units) |
4 |
TOTAL UNITS |
23 |
* The 4th science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirement. ** Students must complete three units in a pathway to complete a CTAE pathway and take an end of pathway assessment. Students interested in attending a University System of Georgia college/university must complete two years of the same foreign language to be admissible as a freshman. |