Students must meet academic, attendance, and service learning requirements in order to graduate. This page provides a brief overview of graduation requirements, as well as other resources to help prepare students for post-graduation success. Additional information is available in the Course Catalog.
Graduation Requirements
Subject Area
Credits Required
English
4 credits
Mathematics
Each student must enroll in a mathematics course in each year of high school, up to a maximum of four years.
4 credits: 1 credit in Algebra I, 1 credit in Geometry, 2 credits beyond Algebra I
Science
3 credits: 1 credit in Biology, 2 credits that must include laboratory experience in any or all of the following areas: earth science, life sciences, physical sciences
Social Studies
3 credits: 1 credit in U.S. History, 1 credit in World History, 1 credit in local, state, national government
Financial Literacy
1 credit
Fine Arts
1 credit
Physical Education
1 credit
Health
1 credit
Technology Education
1 credit
Electives
AND
World Language
3 credits
2 credits
- or -
Electives
AND
Advanced Technology
3 credits
2 credits
- or -
CTE Completer Program Sequence
Credits may vary by CTE Major
Service Learning
As a graduation requirement, each student must complete 75 hours of service learning.
Grades 3 – 5:
Five hours in each grade (15 hours total)
Grades 6 – 8:
Ten hours in each grade (30 hours total)
Grade 9:
Ten hours
Independent service learning hours:
20 hours
To learn more about Service Learning, please visit our Service Learning page.
Career pathways & majors / programs of study
Career Majors are identified as part of the Plan of Study completed in Grade 8.
Career Pathways
Majors / Programs of Study
Career & Technology Education (CTE)
Business Management & Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Construction & Development
Computer Aided Drafting & Design (CADD)
Construction Technology
Consumer Services, Hospitality & Tourism
Careers in Cosmetology
Food & Beverage Management (Prostart)
Environmental, Agricultural & Natural Resources
CASE (Curriculum for Agricultural Science)
Health & Biosciences
PLTW Biomedical Sciences
Academy of Health Professions
Human Resources Services
Teacher Academy of Maryland (TAM)
Fire Fighter & Emergency Medical Responder
Early Childhood Education
Homeland Security – Criminal Justice
Information Technology
Computer Science
Manufacturing, Engineering & Technology
Advanced Manufacturing Professionals (AMP)
PLTW Engineering
Transportation Technologies
Automotive Technician (NAETEF)
Non-CTE
Liberal Arts
Military Service
Dual Enrollment
Dual Enrollment is a program that allows high school juniors and seniors 16 years of age and older who have a cumulative high school grade point average of at least 2.5 to earn college credit while still in high school. Chesapeake College’s program, which offers a 25% discounted tuition to participants, is available to high school students in Caroline County. The college credit earned by Dual Enrollment students can often be applied toward high school graduation requirements. In all cases, the credits earned at Chesapeake will become part of the student’s permanent college record.
For more information about Dual Enrollment, students should contact their high school counselor.
Scholarship Listings
CCPS maintains a database of local and national scholarship listings. We encourage students to apply for as many relevant scholarships as possible!