Grade classification, matriculation to the next grade level, and projected year of graduation is based on accumulated earned credits—not the number of years in school. To advance to the next grade and be on track to graduate, scholars must have earned the amount of credit shown on the following chart.

Semester Credits: On Track to Graduate Chart by Semester

9th Grade Track
Credits Earned
Generally begins school year with:
0
On track after 1st semester— January:
2.5
To move up to next grade in June:
4.5
If successful in all classes, would earn:
6


10th Grade Track
Credits Earned
Minimum number of credits needed to be on track to graduate at beginning of 1st semester:
4.5
Minimum number of credits needed to be on track to graduate at beginning of 2nd semester:
7.5
To move up to next grade in June:
19
Potential credits earned at end of 10th grade:
12


11th Grade Track
Credits Earned
Minimum number of credits needed to be on track to graduate at beginning of 1st semester:
10
Minimum number of credits needed to be on track to graduate at beginning of 2nd semester:
19
To move up to next grade in June:
16
Potential credits earned at end of 11th grade:
18


12th Grade Track
Credits Earned
Minimum number of credits needed to be on track to graduate at beginning of 1st semester:
16
Minimum number of credits needed to be on track to graduate at beginning of 2nd semester:
7.5
Minimum needed to graduate:
22
Potential credits earned at end of 12th grade:
24