Michigan Merit Curriculum Requirements
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English (4 credits)
English 9
English 10
English 11
Senior English
Math (4 credits)
Algebra 1 (can be completed in 8th grade with Middle School math teacher recommendation)
Geometry OR Honors Geometry
Algebra 2 OR Honors Algebra 2
Math elective in Senior year
Pre-calculus and Calculus are also available as electives
Science (3 credits)
Biology OR Honors Biology
Chemistry OR Honors Chemistry OR Physics OR Anatomy OR Agri-Science
Elective – usually Physical Science in 9th grade. Physics, Advanced Biology and Anatomy & Physiology are also available elective choices.
Social Studies (3 credits)
U.S. History & Geography
Civics (.5 credit)
Economics (.5 credit)
World History & Geography
Wellness (Physical Education /Health)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Can be earned through Art, Music, Computer courses, Spanish 3 and Career Technical programs
World Language (2 credits)
Spanish 1 & 2
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 required to be a Sophomore
11 credits required to be a Junior
17 credits required to be a Senior
English (4 credits)
English 9
English 10
English 11
Senior English
Math (4 credits)
Algebra 1 (can be completed in 8th grade with Middle School math teacher recommendation)
Geometry OR Honors Geometry
Algebra 2 OR Honors Algebra 2
Math elective in Senior year
Pre-calculus and Calculus are also available as electives
Science (3 credits)
Biology OR Honors Biology
Chemistry OR Honors Chemistry OR Physics OR Anatomy OR Agri-Science
Elective – usually Physical Science in 9th grade. Physics, Advanced Biology and Anatomy & Physiology are also available elective choices.
Social Studies (3 credits)
U.S. History & Geography
Civics (.5 credit)
Economics (.5 credit)
World History & Geography
Wellness (Physical Education /Health)
Fine Arts (1 credit)
Can be earned through Art, Music, Computer courses, Spanish 3 and Career Technical programs
World Language (2 credits)
Spanish 1 & 2
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 required to be a Sophomore
11 credits required to be a Junior
17 credits required to be a Senior