Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements for Bismarck Public Schools
Credits required for graduation from Bismarck Public Schools = 24 Required core credits = 15

Choose from the following:

English – 4 credits of English

     English 9

     English 10, Honors English 10

     English 11 or English 11/U.S. History (American Pageant) Advanced Placement English 11

     English 12 or English 12 Flip Advanced Placement English 12

Mathematics – 3 credits of mathematics

     Algebra I is required, or

          Algebra I – Year 1

          Algebra I – Year 2

          Algebra I Block

     Informal Geometry

     Geometry or

          Enriched Geometry

     Algebra Plus

     Algebra II or

          Enriched Algebra II

     College Algebra

     Probability & Statistics

     Applied Trigonometry

     Pre-Calculus or

          Enriched Pre-Calculus

     Advanced Placement Calculus AB or BC

     CTE – Math for the 21st Century

Physical Education – 2 credits of physical education (one semester each year)

     Phy. Ed. 9

     Phy. Ed. 10

     Phy. Ed. 11

     Phy. Ed. 12 or

          Health Family

          Living

          Parenting

          Lifetime Wellness

          Strength and Conditioning

Science – 3 credits of lab science

     Physical Science is required, or

          Integrated Science

          Conceptual Physics

          Chemistry

          AP Physics

     Biology is required, or

          Advanced Placement Biology

          Integrated Science

          Honors Biology

          CTE –Botany/ Horticulture

     Integrated Science

     Chemistry

     Ecology

     Geoscience

     Conceptual Physics

     Anatomy/Physiology

     Advanced Placement Chemistry

     Advanced Placement Physics I & II

     Advanced Placement Biology

     CTE – Agri-Science Technology

     CTE – Botany/ Horticulture

Social Studies – 3 credits of social studies

     Global Studies or World History I & II

     U.S. History 1914/1945 or English 11/U.S. History (American Pageant)

     Advanced Placement U.S. History

     Government (semester) or Advanced Placement Government (full year)

     Economics (semester)

In addition, 3 elective credits must be in foreign or Native American languages, fine arts, or career and technical education courses. Students must also pass the National Civics Test.

North Dakota University System (NDUS) Admission Requirements 4 credits of English; 3 credits of mathematics, Algebra I and above; 3 credits of laboratory science; 3 credits of social studies The NDUS strongly recommends that high school students intending to enroll in four-year universities take Algebra II and two credits of a single classical or modern language. Many out of state colleges require two or more credits of the same language, a credit of fine arts, or other requirements. Check with college websites for specific college requirements.