PUTNAM COUNTY GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS There are five general standards for graduation: (1) 28 Total Credits; can earn 32 (2) 2.0--C Grade Point Average (3) Pass Algebra Exit Exam (4) Maintain a Career Portfolio (5) Complete a Work-Based in major. There are 3 pathways: (1) Professional--for students preparing to attend a 4-year college and possibly a post-graduate program after high school. (2) Skilled--for students who are planning to attend a 2-year college after high school. (3) Entry--for students preparing to attend some type of advanced skill training or certificate program after high school; these students are strongly encouraged to attend the 13th year at PCTC. **Freshman Class entering for 2007-08 will have only the first two pathways: Professional and Skilled. Credits Determine Your Grade Assignment: 0-6 Credits = Grade 9 7-13 Credits = Grade 10 14-19 Credits = Grade 11 20+ Credits = Grade 12 (Grade level does not change at the end of first term except for graduating seniors.) |
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PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES BY PATHWAY FOR CLASS OF 2008/CURRENT SENIORS | | | | | | Minimum Required Courses | PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY | SKILLED PATHWAY | ENTRY PATHWAY | Language Arts | 4 Credits English 9-12 | 4 Credits English 9-12 | 4 Credits English 9-12 | Math | 4 Credits Algebra I-At least 2 courses above Algebra I | 4 Credits Algebra I & at least 2 courses above Algebra I | 3 Credits Algebra I & at least 1 course above Algebra I | Social Studies | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21 Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21st Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21st Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | Science | 4 Credits Science 9 CATS & CATS 10 2 additional courses above CATS 10 | 3 Credits Science 9 CATS & CATS 10 1 additional course above CATS 10 | 3 Credits Science 9 CATS & CATS 10 1 additional course above CATS 10 | Health | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | Physical Education | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | Careers | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | Fine Arts | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | Foreign Language | 2 Credits At least 2 courses in same language Level II credit may count as an elective in any major | Not Required | Not Required | Electives | Electives (3-7 Credits) | Electives (5-9 Credits) | Electives (5-9 Credits) |
A minimum of Algebra II is required by most colleges for admittance. Check with your college of choice in advance to determine admission requirements. Any student may request a customized program to substitute AP, foreign language, advanced science or math for core courses. 6/14/2007 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES BY PATHWAY FOR CLASS OF 2009/CURRENT JUNIORS | | | | | | Minimum Required Courses | PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY | SKILLED PATHWAY | ENTRY PATHWAY | Language Arts | 4 Credits English 9-12 | 4 Credits English 9-12 | 4 Credits English 9-12 | Math | 4 Credits Algebra I at least 2 courses above Algebra I | 4 Credits Algebra I At least 2 courses above Algebra I | 3 Credits Algebra I At least 1 course above Algebra I | Social Studies | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21 Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21st Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21st Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | Science | 4 Credits CATS 9 3 courses above CATS 9 | 3 Credits CATS 9 2 courses above CATS 9 | 3 Credits CATS 9 2 courses above CATS 9 | Health | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | Physical Education | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | Careers | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | Fine Arts | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | Foreign Language | 2 Credits At least 2 courses in same language Level II credit may count as elective in any major | Not Required | Not Required | Electives | Electives (0-4 Credits) | Electives (3-7 Credits) | Electives (3-7 Credits) |
A minimum of Algebra II is required by most colleges for admittance. Check with your college of choice in advance to determine admission requirements. Any student may request a customized program to substitute AP, foreign language, advanced science or math for core courses. 6/14/07 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES BY PATHWAY FOR CLASS OF 2010/Current Sophomores | | | | | | Minimum Required Courses | PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY | SKILLED PATHWAY | ENTRY PATHWAY | Language Arts | 4 Credits English 9-12 | 4 Credits English 9-12 | 4 Credits English 9-12 | Math | 4 Credits Algebra I At least 2 courses above Algebra I | 4 Credits Algebra I At least 2 courses above Algebra I | 4 Credits Algebra I At least 1 course above Algebra I | Social Studies | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21st Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21st Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21st Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | Science | 4 Credits CATS 9 3 courses above CATS 9 | 3 Credits CATS 9 2 courses above CATS 9 | 3 Credits CATS 9 2 courses above CATS 9 | Health | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | Physical Education | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | Careers | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | Fine Arts | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | Foreign Language | 2 Credits At least 2 courses in same language Level II credit may count as elective in any major | Not Required | Not Required | Electives | Electives (0-4 Credits) | Electives (3-7 Credits) | Electives (3-7 Credits) |
A minimum of Algebra II is required by most colleges for admittance. Check with your college of choice in advance to determine admission requirements. Any student may request a customized program to substitute AP, foreign language, advanced science or math for core courses. 6/14/07 PUTNAM COUNTY SCHOOLS MINIMUM REQUIRED COURSES BY PATHWAY FOR CLASS OF 2011/Current Freshman | | | | Minimum Required Courses | PROFESSIONAL PATHWAY | SKILLED PATHWAY | Language Arts | 4 Credits English 9-12 | 4 Credits English 9-12 | Math | 4 Credits Algebra I At least 2 courses above Algebra I | 4 Credits Algebra I 3 additional courses with at least 2 above Algebra I | Social Studies | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21st Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | 4 Credits US History (9) 20/21st Century (11) World History (10) Civics (12) | Science | 4 Credits CATS 9 3 additional credits above CATS 9 | 3 Credits CATS 9 2 additional credits above CATS 9 | Health | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | Physical Education | 1 Credit One Course | 1 Credit One Course | Careers | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | 7 Credits Intro to Majors 4 Core Courses in Major 2 Elective Courses in Major | Fine Arts | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | 1 Credit One Course (Music, Art, Dance, or Drama) | Foreign Language | 2 Credits At least 2 courses in same language | Not Required | Electives | Electives (0-4 Credits) Up to 4 credits of student choice | Electives (3-7 Credits) Up to 7 credits of student choice |
A minimum of Algebra II is required by most colleges for admittance. Check with your college of choice in advance to determine admission requirements. Any student may request a customized program to substitute AP, foreign language, advanced science or math for core courses. Students also have the option of "13th year free" upon graduation from Putnam County Schools. 6/14/07
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