I live in Wisconsin, currently the high school graduation requirements include:
- # Four credits of English which incorporate instruction in written communication, oral communication, grammar and usage of the English language, and literature.
- # Three credits of social studies which incorporate instruction in state and local government.
- # Two credits of mathematics which incorporate instruction in the properties, processes, and symbols of arithmetic and elements of algebra, geometry, and statistics.
- # Two credits of science which incorporate instruction in the biological sciences and physical sciences.
- # 1.5 credits of physical education which incorporate instruction in the effects of exercise on the human body,health-related physical fitness, and activities for lifetime use.
- a minimum of 8.5 additional credits in vocational education, foreign languages, fine arts, and other courses - generally considered electives, though I believe some school mandate so many credits in a fine art or foreign language.
- 0.5 credit of health education which incorporates instruction in personal, family, community, and environmental health. (taken in either middle school or high school)
Now these requirements are general and children and/or parents can have quite a bit of leeway on just what classes to take. Some kids will not take much over elementary algebra while others will take calculus and beyond. Some will stick with the basic physical science classes and others will take higher level classes.
Most high school also offer what are called AP courses (Advanced Placement). These are college level courses taken in high school. The student then has the option of taking a proficiency test and getting actual college credit for it.
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