• Credits & Graduation

    Credits are required for graduation. Credits are obtained after the successful completion of courses during grades 9 through 12.  One credit is obtained for one full year course.  A half credit is obtained from completing semester long courses (2 marking periods).  In order to receive a Wilbur Cross High School Diploma students must obtain a minimum of 26 credits in each of the required  credit categories.  

    All students in grades 9-11 must enroll in eight (8) courses per year.  Graduation requirements for special education students are determined by Individualized Education Plans (IEPs).  

    The number of credits earned to date will determine your grade level status in PowerSchool: 

     7 credits = grade 10 

    14 credits = grade 11

    20 credits = grade 12