High School Graduation Requirements


Listed below are the credits required by Palmetto State E-cademy for a student to graduate.

Our counselor will work with you to ensure that you receive appropriate credit for previously completed high school coursework, and set up a plan to help you stay on track to graduate on time.


Subject Credits
  Classes of 2010-2012
English 4 credits
Math 4 credits (beginning with Algebra I)
Science 3 credits
U.S. History and Constitution 1 credit
Economics .5 credit
U.S. Government .5 credit
Other Social Studies 1 credit
Physical Education or Junior ROTC 1 credit
Computer Science 1 credit
Foreign Language* OR Career & Technology 1 credit
Electives 7 credits
Total credits needed for graduation: 24 credits

*Palmetto State E-cademy requires only one (1) Foreign Language Credit.
Most colleges require two (2) credits of the same language for entrance.

Students graduating from Palmetto State E-cademy receive a State of South Carolina High School Diploma and have the opportunity to participate in a face-to-face graduation ceremony complete with cap and gown.


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