Graduation Requirements
Georgia High School Graduation Requirements for HCS Students
Beginning 9th Grade Before 2024-25 23 Credits
4 Credits – English Language Arts · 9th Grade Literature/Composition · World Literature/Composition · American Literature / Composition · British Literature/Composition 3 Credits Social Studies · World History · US History · Government (semester course) Economics (semester course)
4 Credits – Math
· Algebra I
· Geometry
· Algebra II
· 4th Math Option
1 Credit Physical Education · Health (semester course) · Personal Fitness (semester course) (3 credits of ROTC- also fulfills this requirement)
4 Credits Science
· Biology
· Physical Science or Physics
· Chemistry, Environmental, Earth Systems,
Forensic, Human Anatomy
· 4th Science Option
May also include: Essentials of Healthcare,
Computer Science Principles, Programming,
Games, Apps; Plant Science & Bio Tech, Animal
Science & Bio Tech
7 Credits – Electives 3 Credits in Career, Technology, Agriculture and/or Fine Arts 4 Credits Electives Credits Electives in any area (CTAE, Fine Arts, Academic, Dual Enrollment, Physical Edu.) *Dual Enrollment courses can satisfy requirements
Georgia High School Graduation Requirements for HCS Students
Beginning 9th Grade 2024-25 24 Credits
4 Credits – English Language Arts · 9th Grade Literature/Composition · World Literature/Composition · American Literature / Composition · British Literature/Composition 2 Credits – Required World Language · World Language (i.e. Spanish) · American Sign Language · Computer Science/Programming
4 Credits – Math
· Algebra I
· Geometry
· Algebra II
· 4th Math Option 1 Credit Physical Education · Health (semester course) · Personal Fitness (semester course) (3 credits of ROTC- also fulfills this requirement)
4 Credits Science
· Biology
· Physical Science or Physics
· Chemistry, Environmental, Earth Systems,
Forensic, Human Anatomy
· 4th Science Option
May also include: Essentials of Healthcare,
Computer Science Principles, Programming,
Games, Apps; Plant Science & Bio-Tech, Animal
Science & Bio-Tech 5 Credits – Electives · 3 Credits in Career, Technology, Agriculture and/or Fine Arts And · 2 Credits Electives in any area (CTAE, Fine Arts, Academic, Physical Edu.)
3 Credits Social Studies
· World History
· US History
· Government /Economics (semester courses) .5 Additional Required Credit · Community Service (.5 credit)
Promotion Requirements
To be a sophomore – 5 units
To be a Junior – 11 units
To be a Senior – 17 units
23 Credits to Graduate
Promotion Requirements
To be a sophomore – 5 units
To be a Junior – 11 units
To be a Senior – 17 units
23 Credits to Graduate
End of Course - Georgia Milestone Tests (20% of student final grade) · Algebra I · Biology · US History · American Literature
End of Course - Georgia Milestone Tests (20% of student final grade)