2026-2027 TSD Course Description Book - Flipbook - Page 4
High School Graduation Requirements
English Language Arts - 4 credits
1.0 English 9
1.0 English 10
1.0 credit during 11 th grade
1.0 credit during 12 th grade
Mathematics - 4 credits
Students must have a math experience in the final year of high school
1.0 Algebra 1
1.0 Geometry
1.0 Algebra 2 OR Algebra 2 Part A and Algebra 2 Part B
1.0 Math or Math Related
Science - 3 credits
1.0 Biology
0.5 Chemistry 1
0.5 Physics 1
0.5 Environmental Science: Human Impact
0.5 Science Elective
Social Studies - 3 credits
0.5 World History/Geography 1 or 1.0 AP Human Geography
1.0 American History/Geography 1 & 2
0.5 Government and Civics
0.5 Economics/ 0.5 Personal Finance
0.5 World History/Geography 2
World Language - 2 credits
An additional 1.0 of VPAA credits or CTE Program Completion could be used to meet 1 of the 2 credits
*Heritage Language may meet requirement. Please see your counselor.
Physical Education and Health - 1.5 credits
0.5 Intro to Physical Activity 1 or 2
0.5 PE Elective
0.5 Health
Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts (VPAA) - 1.0 credit
See course catalog for approved courses.
Online Learning Experience
A 20-hour on-line learning experience is required for graduation. This is a non -credit requirement embedded in Troy
classroom experiences throughout middle and high school.
State Assessments
Completion of the State of Michigan required assessments, as administered during high school.
Middle School Students - High School Classes
High school courses taken prior to high school matriculation will appear on a student’s Troy School District
Transcript and include the grades earned for the course.
22.5 Total Credits Needed for Graduation
