Skip To Main Content

Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

College Prep Track

All students are enrolled in this track unless they opt out.

  • English: 4 units
  • Science: 3 units
  • Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry): 3 units
  • Social Studies: 3½ units
  • World Language or Computer: 2 units
  • Additional course(s): 1 unit
  • Electives: 5½ units
  • Arts: 1 unit/competency

Total needed for graduation: 23 units

Core Track

This is the opt-out track.

  • English: 4 units
  • Science: 3 units
  • Math (Algebra I, Geometry, Math of Finance): 3 units
  • Social Studies: 3½ units
  • World Language or Computer: 1 unit
  • Additional course(s): Not required
  • Electives: 7½ units
  • Arts: 1 unit/competency

Total needed for graduation: 23 units

MPS General Graduation Policy Board

Policy #7090 (rev. 1/9/17)

In accordance with state law, all students entering 9th grade will be enrolled in the college preparatory curriculum and are required to complete an Individual Career & Academic Plan. For more information on Career & Academic Planning at MPS, please visit the Career & Academic Planning page .

Prior to entering 9th grade, students have the option to opt out of the college preparatory curriculum with parent or guardian approval.

School districts are required to report the student's ACT performance level on the student's high school transcript.