What are the graduation requirements for Baltimore City Students?

Keeping track of classes and the requirements for graduation can become overwhelming. Here is the breakdown of what is required to graduate.

Baltimore City Public School Graduation Requirements for Students Enrolled in School Year 21-22 and Beyond

Total Credits (22)

English (4 Credits)

*English II can only be taken after passing English I; *English III can be taken directly after passing English II; *English IV can be taken directly after passing English II; *English III + English IV can be taken concurrently

Math (4 Credits)

*Additional Math credits include: Algebra II, Probability + Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Intro to Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC, Personal Finance, Applied Math, Data Science; *Course offerings vary by school

Science (3 Credits)

*Course offerings vary by school (Anatomy + Physiology, Environmental Science, etc.)

Social Studies (3 Credits)

Fine Arts (1 Credit)    Technology (1 Credit)

Physical Education (0.5 Credits)         Health (1 Credit)

Electives (2.5 Credits)

World Language (2 Credits)

*Must be the same language, taken sequentially. May not be taken congruently

Career and Technology Education (3 - 9 Credits)*

*CTE Program Completer: A “Completer” is a student who successfully completes all the required courses (3-9 credits) within the same state-approved CTE program/pathway; *CTE Program Completer earns these additional credits in lieu of the world language requirement; CTE courses are not required for students pursuing the language track

State Testing (4)

*State tests are typically administered in the year the course is taken and may count for a portion of the final course grade

Service Learning (75 Hours)

*Service Learning Hours (SLHs) can be earned beginning in middle school