Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
All students must earn a minimum number of credits in the following subject areas:
| Courses | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Science | 3 (4.5 = 3 lab courses) |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Health and Wellness | 1.5 |
| The Arts | 1 |
| Career – Technical – Vocational (CVTE) | 1 |
- Required Credits: 16.5
- Elective Credits: 7
- Total Credits Needed: 23.5
Elective credits may be earned in any of the courses of study offered at Monument.
- Social Studies 9 and U .S. History are required.
- All students must successfully complete a course in Physics, Biology and Chemistry; it is recommended that students take three lab courses during their high school career.
One full credit must be attained in one or a combination of the following courses:
Art
- Advanced Art
- Portfolio
- Ceramics I, II
- Design & Computer Graphics
- Foundation Art I, II
- Sculpture/3D Design I
- Studio Art
- Drawing
- Painting & Print Making
- Photography
Music
- Band
- Chorus
- Orchestra
- Music Theory I, II
- Music Appreciation I, II
- Intro to Piano
Drama
- Acting & Directing
- Advanced Drama
Students must earn 1 credit in one of the following CVTE courses:
- Computer Management
- Building Technology
- Early Childhood
- Computer Repair A+
- Woodworking Tech I
- Pre-School Program
- Programming w/Python
- Woodworking Tech II
- Intro to Mechanics
- Accounting
- Photography
- Automotive Technology
- Law
- Design & Computer Graphics
- Exploring Technology
- Marketing
- Culinary
- Web Page
- Design Housing/Green Technology
- Economics/Financial Literacy
- Virtual Enterprise
- MMTV (meet with guidance to use as a CVTE credit)