Graduation Information

NOTE:  High schools do not retain or hold students back a grade; instead, students earn credits towards graduation.  If a student does not pass a class by scoring at least 60%, they would need to repeat the class which would extend their time in high school.  If they fail multiple classes, then they would need to repeat multiple classes.  That is why it is important that students use their time wisely so that they graduate ON TIME.

Some schools label students based on how many years they have been in high school, but the credit requirements are the same.  In this case, students  may be in 12th grade several years before they earn enough credits to graduate.

In general, a student is in a particular high school grade  based on how many credits they have earned:

9th Grade or Freshman 0 - 4.75 credits earned

10th Grade or Sophomore 5 - 9.75 credits earned

11th Grade or Junior 10 - 14.75 credits earned

12th Grade or Senior 15 credits and up