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Clinton Community School District

Cougar Proud

Scheduling and Course Selection

Graduation Requirements

Subject

CJSHS Requirements

English 

 

4 Credits including: English 9 (1 credit); English 10 (1 credit); English 11 (1 credit); English 12 (several options, 1 credit) 

Social studies

 

3 Credits including: Global Studies (1 credit); World History (12 credit); US History (1 credit) and Minimum 65% score on Civics Test

Science

 

3 Credits including: Biology (1 credit); Chemistry (1 credit); Physics (1 credit) or Anatomy and Physiology (1 credit), Earth Science (1 credit), Plant Science & Animal Science (1 credit)

Math

 

3 Credits including Algebra (1 credit); Geometry (1 credit); Algebra II (highly recommend for college or military bound)or Intermediate Algebra (1 credit)

Physical Education 

 

1.5 credits taken in sequence: 9th grade (0.5 credit); 10th grade (0.5 credit); 11th grade (0.5 credit) 

Health 

 

0.5 Credit taken in 9th grade 

Personal Finance

 

0.5 credit taken in 11th grade 

Electives

 

9.5 credits taken over the course of 4 years (approx. 2.5 elective credits per year)

Total Credits 

25