Maryland Diploma Requirements 

Subject Area 
Credit 
    Specific Requirements 
English
4.0 
  
Fine Arts
1.0 
  
Health Education
0.5 
  
Mathematics
4.0 
 1 credit in Algebra, 1 in Geometry. Students who successfully complete a calculus course may be exempt from this 4-credit requirement. Class of 2018 and after must take 4 years of math in high school.
Physical Education
1.0 
  
Science
3.0 
 1 biology and 1 physical science credit muyst be included
Social Studies
3.0 
 1 U.S. History credit; 1 World History credit; and 1 National, State, and Local Government credit
Technology Education
1.0 
  
Other Courses
4.5 
 2 Credits in Forgeign Language or advanced technology and 2.5 electives
OR
4 credits in state-aproved career and technology program and 0.5 in general electives.

Assessments
High School Assessments

Students must pass the Maryland High School Assessments for Enlgish, algebra/data analysis, biology, and government by achieving one of the following:

  1. the passing score on each test
  2. a minimum schore for each test and a combined overall score
  3. a specific score on an MSDE-approved comparable assessment(s)
  4. a passing score on the four HSAs by a combination of 1 and 3

 
Maryland School Assessment Students must take and pass the Maryland School Assessments for algebra and English


All students are required to earn 75 student service learning hours. Be sure that all activities are MCPS approved by going to SSL Quick Link and performing a search.  If the non-profit/tax-exempt organization is not approved, students must submit the MCPS Form 560-50 BEFORE hours are performed.