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NC Graduation Requirements & Course Guide


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4 English Credits

-English I, II, III, IV

(Eng II has a state mandated exam)


4 Math Credits

- Math 1 *state mandated exam

- Math 2 

- Math 3 *state mandated exam

- 4th Math Credit (Selected by student, based on post-graduation plans)


3 Science Credits

- Earth/ Environmental Science

- Biology   *state mandated exam

- Physical Science  OR  Chemistry 


4 Social Studies Credits

  • World History
  • Civic Literacy
  • American History
  • Economics & Personal Finance

1 Health & PE Credit

+ CPR Instruction Credit (most students complete this requirement in 8th grade - those who did not, will receive this instruction at White Oak prior to graduation)


6 Elective Credits

- (4) Within a concentration

*For students entering the 9th grade in the 2026-2027 school year, one credit of Computer Science will be a required elective.

- (2) CTE, ART, or *World Language

*Going to a 4-year university? Highly recommended to complete 2 World Language credits in the same language


= 22 Credits Total


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