Credit Information
HOW TO GRADUATE FROM GORDON PARKS HIGH SCHOOL
- Earn 86 Credits (64 core credits/22 elective credits)
- Suggested completion of a college and career assessment (ACCUPLACER, ACT, GRAD, ASVAB)
- Pass courses with a ‘D’ grade or better.
- Students credits as follows: One quarter (9 weeks): 1 credit, Six Weeks: .67 credit Three weeks: .33 credit
Course Requirements | Credits Needed | GPHS Courses |
|---|---|---|
| Language Arts | 16 | English 9, 10 and 11/12 |
| Math | 12 | Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II |
| Science | 12 | Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry |
| Social Studies | 14 | U.S. History, US Government, Economics, World History, Human Geography |
Arts | 4 | Mixed Media/Visual Arts |
| Health & Wellness | 2 | Health |
| Physical Education | 2 | Physical Education |
| Family & Consumer Science/Career Tech. Ed. | 2 | CTE or FACS: Culinary Arts, Intro to Agriculture, Career Seminar, Small Animals, Food Science, Environmental Horticulture or Natural Resources. |
| Electives | 22 | Work Experience, Art, Project Based Learning or classes in any subject that exceed the graduation requirement. |
Ways to keep track of your credits while at GPHS:
Senior Cohort: Students with 28 or less credits remaining are inducted into the Senior Cohort, and will receive amplified preparation opportunities for post-secondary study and life planning.
College & Career Planning (Xello): Students plan their future while at GPHS by working on a college or career plan that spans at least two years beyond high school graduation.
How much time will it take to graduate? School Options:
Classes at GPHS – Up to 28 credits can be earned per year during the regular school day (Up to 7 credits per quarter), Work Experience classes (2 credits per quarter), and GP Connect (up to 1 credit per quarter).
Independent Study at GPHS – Students that are near graduation may work independently with teachers or with digital curriculum (online) to earn additional credits. See your counselor for more details.
Projects at GPHS – Every quarter, teachers work with students on projects to enhance student learning and give the opportunity for students to earn additional credits.
Evening High School –Earn up to 2 credits every quarter in Evening High School
Summer School -Credits can be earned by attending Summer School. Summer School is the fasted way to earn credits in SPPS
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, PLEASE STOP AND SEE YOUR COUNSELOR