Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements
A total of 23 credits are required to graduate. from Buchanan High School. Successful completion of each of the required courses must be included in those 23 credits. Students may have more than 23 credits upon graduation.
Promotion to the Next Grade
5 credits are required to be a Sophomore
11 credits are required to be a Junior
17 credits are required to be a Senior
ENGLISH........................................................................................4 credits
MATH............................................................................................ 4 credits
(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 1 additional math in the senior year)
SCIENCE ........................................................................................3 credits
(Biology, Chemistry or Physics, 1 additional science or CTE course)
SOCIAL STUDIES ............................................................................3 credits
(Civics/Economics, U.S. History, World History)
P.E./HEALTH ...................................................................................1 credit
VISUAL/PERFORMING APPLIED ARTS .............................................1 credit
WORLD LANGUAGE ........................................................................2 credits
(1 credit of CTE or VPAA may replace 2nd credit)
The following courses will satify the 1 VPAA credit required for Graduation (not all courses are offered in a given year
Art Studies
Introduction to Graphic Arts
Business Software Appicatin
Python: Intro to Computer Science
Choir
Band
Ceramics
Drama
Yearbook
My Virtual Academy (request catalog)
Promotion to the Next Grade
5 credits are required to be a Sophomore
11 credits are required to be a Junior
17 credits are required to be a Senior
ENGLISH........................................................................................4 credits
MATH............................................................................................ 4 credits
(Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 1 additional math in the senior year)
SCIENCE ........................................................................................3 credits
(Biology, Chemistry or Physics, 1 additional science or CTE course)
SOCIAL STUDIES ............................................................................3 credits
(Civics/Economics, U.S. History, World History)
P.E./HEALTH ...................................................................................1 credit
VISUAL/PERFORMING APPLIED ARTS .............................................1 credit
WORLD LANGUAGE ........................................................................2 credits
(1 credit of CTE or VPAA may replace 2nd credit)
The following courses will satify the 1 VPAA credit required for Graduation (not all courses are offered in a given year
Art Studies
Introduction to Graphic Arts
Business Software Appicatin
Python: Intro to Computer Science
Choir
Band
Ceramics
Drama
Yearbook
My Virtual Academy (request catalog)
