1. Earn a minimum of 24 credits:
Students must earn a minimum of 24 credits to graduate from high school in South Carolina. These credits must be earned in specific subject areas, including English, math, science, social studies, and electives.
2. Complete specific courses:
In addition to earning credits in specific subject areas, students must also complete specific courses to meet graduation requirements. For example, students must take four units of English, including one unit of composition, and three units of math, including Algebra I and II.
3. Pass the High School Assessment Program (HSAP):
All students in South Carolina must pass the HSAP, which includes tests in English Language Arts and math, in order to graduate.
4. Meet GPA requirements:
Students must also maintain a minimum GPA to graduate, which varies by district. Typically, students must maintain a 2.0 GPA or higher.
5. Participate in the Personal Pathways to Success Program:
South Carolina requires all high school students to participate in the Personal Pathways to Success program, which helps students explore career interests and develop skills for success after graduation.
6. Complete a senior project:
Many districts in South Carolina require students to complete a senior project, which allows them to demonstrate their knowledge and skills in a specific area of interest.
7. Meet attendance requirements:
Students must attend school regularly and meet attendance requirements in order to graduate. This means that students must attend a certain number of days of school each year.
8. Pass a course on the United States Constitution:
In South Carolina, students must pass a course on the United States Constitution in order to graduate.
9. Complete community service:
Some districts in South Carolina require students to complete a certain number of community service hours in order to graduate.
10. Meet any additional district requirements:
Finally, students must meet any additional requirements set by their district in order to graduate. These may include passing additional assessments, completing certain courses, or meeting specific GPA requirements.