Graduation Requirements

  • Bridgman High School Graduation RequirementsStudents must participate in all Michigan State testing and in Senior Portfolio Day.  Participation in the annual graduation ceremony will be limited to seniors who have completed all graduation requirements and have earned all credits specified by the graduation date.  Additionally, students must maintain full-time enrollment status for all eight semesters to be eligible to walk with their class or at the discretion of the Principal.

    Total Credits Required: 22.0 Credits

    English…………………………………..…4 credits

    • English 9……………………..…………1 credit
    • English 10……………..……...………..1 credit
    • English 11………………………………1 credit
    • English 12………………………………1 credit

    Mathematics…………………………..……4 credits

    • Algebra 1………………………………....1 credit
    • Geometry……………………………....…1 credit
    • Algebra 2…………………………...…….1 credit
    • 1 Math Course/Math Related Course….1credit*

    Science………………………………..……3 credits

    • Integrated Science or Other Science….…1 credit
    • Biology……………………...........…………1 credit
    • Chemistry or Physics…………….........….1 credit

    Social Studies…………………………..….3 credits

    • US History………………………………1 credit
    • Government….……………........…..….1/2 credit
    • Economics……………………..........….1/2 credit
    • World History…………………….......…1 credit

    Physical Education and Health…….……...….1 credit*
    Visual, Performing or Applied Arts……....……1 credit

    World Language………………………....……..2 credits**

    Meet Michigan State Testing Requirements
    Meet Senior Portfolio Day Requirement

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    *PE may be substituted for 4 years of Marching Band or 2 years of a high school sport

    **Year two of World Language may be substituted for a 2nd Visual, Performing or Applied Arts (VPAA) Credit or a CTE program. Please note, some colleges and post-secondary institutions require or highly recommend two years of foreign language. If your pursue this option, a parent signed opt-out form must be on file. Contact the School Counseling office for more information.

    Seniors must take 1 credit of a Math or Math Related Course in their final year of high school.