• Graduation Requirements for the Class of 2026

  • Humanities
    9 credits


    • English 1,2, 3, 4 (4 credits)
    • World History, US History, Civics (½), Social Studies Elective (½)  (3 credits)
    • Humanities, including Fine Arts, Courses (2 credits)
  • Science, Tech, Engineering, Math
    9 credits

    • Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 or Statistics, and other Math course (4 credits)
    • Integrated Science, Biology, Chemistry (if a student does not pass Chemistry the first time a student may retake Chemistry or a different science course) (3 credits)
    • Technology (1 credit)
    • STEM Courses (1 credits)
  • Additional Course Requirement
    8 credits

    • Physical Education: 1 credit
    • Health: 1 credit
    • World Language: 2 consecutive credits in 1 language (optimal is 3 or more consecutive credits)
    • Capstone: 1 credit
    • Electives: 3 credits
  • 26 credits in the above categories and community service are required for graduation

    Credit Breakdown

    • Required Courses: 23 credits 
    • Required Electives: 3 credits
    • Required Community Service for New Haven Promise: 40 hours