- Watertown High School
- Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
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Total credits required for graduation: 26 credits including the following:
- Math: 4 credits - Including Algebra I, II, Geometry and a fourth higher level math course (Students must be enrolled in a mathematics course each school year.)
- English: 4 credits
- Science: 3 credits - Including Biology, Chemistry or Physics, and a third lab course
- Social Studies: 4 courses/3 credits - World History and Geography or AP Human Geography, U.S. History and Geography, Economics, and U.S. Government and Civics
- Wellness: 1 credit
- Physical Education: 1 course/.5 credit
- Personal Finance: 1 course/.5 credit
- World Language: 2 credits
- Fine Arts: 1 credit
- Elective Focus: 3 credits [2 credits (9th, 10th) 1 credit (11th, 12th)] - Three credits must be earned in one of the programs of study listed below.
- These credits are in addition to the required credits for graduation.
- Math and Science
- Humanities/Fine Arts
- Career & Technical Education (CTE)-Agriculture, Business, Criminal Justice, Health Science, STEM
- JROTC (In order to receive an elective focus in JROTC, students must complete 4 credits of JROTC.
- Advanced Placement