Following are the guidelines (Michigan Merit Curriculum) set forth by the State of Michigan for students graduating in 2011 or after.
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Four credits in English Language Arts (ELA)
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Four credits in math, including Geometry, Algebra I and Algebra II. At least one math course must be taken during the student’s senior year
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Three credits in science, with the use of labs, including biology and chemistry, or physics
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Three credits in social sciences including US History, World History and Geography, Government and Economics
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One credit in visual, performing or applied arts
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One credit in physical education and health
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Two credits in a language other than English (for students graduating in 2016 or after)
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Eight electives
Check out the “What’s New” section on the Michigan Department of Education’s website. It is updated frequently. http://www.michigan.gov/mde