Graduation Requirements
Lutheran High North
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Recommended High School Program
4 credits in English - English 1, 2, 3, 4
4 credits in mathematics as specified by the Texas Education Agency
4 credits in science as specified by the Texas Education Agency
3½ credits in social studies - 1 credit World history, 1 credit Geography, 1 credit U.S. history, ½ credit U.S. Government
½ credit Economics
½ credit in Health
1½ credits in Physical education
2 credits in the same language other than English
1 credit in computer/technology
1 credit in fine arts
½ credit in communication applications (speech)
1 credit in theology each year at LHN
3½ elective credits (additional courses beyond those listed, only ½ in PE can be used)
Minimum total credits: 26 + theology credit every semester at LHN (30 credits for 4 years)
4 credits in mathematics as specified by the Texas Education Agency
4 credits in science as specified by the Texas Education Agency
3½ credits in social studies - 1 credit World history, 1 credit Geography, 1 credit U.S. history, ½ credit U.S. Government
½ credit Economics
½ credit in Health
1½ credits in Physical education
2 credits in the same language other than English
1 credit in computer/technology
1 credit in fine arts
½ credit in communication applications (speech)
1 credit in theology each year at LHN
3½ elective credits (additional courses beyond those listed, only ½ in PE can be used)
Minimum total credits: 26 + theology credit every semester at LHN (30 credits for 4 years)
Distinguished Achievement Program
Courses for the appropriate recommended program with these changes:
3 credits in the same language other than English
2½ elective credits
5 honors credits
4 semesters of approved college courses with an A or B
2½ elective credits
5 honors credits
4 semesters of approved college courses with an A or B
Students who transfer to Lutheran High North do not need to meet theology requirements for the semesters during which they attended another school.
Students may graduate with a Minimum Program if certain requirements are not met, or if outside credits are used to meet academic core requirements. This option is only considered after 10th grade.
| Minimum Program |
Recommended Program |
Distinguished Achievement Program |
||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 | 4 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | 4* | 4* | |
| World History | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| World Geography | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| US History | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| US Government | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| Economics | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| Science | 3 | 4** | 4** | |
| Health | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| Physical Education | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | |
| Communication App | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | |
| Foreign Language | 0 | 2 | 3 | |
| Technology | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Fine Arts | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Electives | 5.5 | 3.5 | 2.5 | |
| Theology | 4 | 4 | 4 | ½ per sem. at LHN |
| Total | 27 | 30 | 30 |
* must include Algebra 1 & 2, and Geometry
** must include two physical science credits and one biology credit