COURSE LOAD
Each student in grades 9-12 must carry a minimum of 30 credits. Seniors carrying three or more Advanced Placement courses are required to carry a minimum of 20 credits. Massachusetts “Time & Learning” guidelines require that all students be scheduled for 990 hours of instructional time annually; therefore, students who enroll in fewer than 35 credits of coursework will be assigned to a directed study to complete their “instructional time” requirements. The purpose of directed study is for students to work on curriculum-related materials under the supervision of a teacher. It is expected that students will use the opportunity to work on any unfinished class work and strengthen their understanding of academic knowledge. Directed studies are held in classrooms under the direction of a licensed teacher.
CREDITS
To receive a Hingham High School diploma, all students must earn 110 credits; pass the MCAS in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and one science area; and complete all other requirements. Credits are earned at the completion of a course.
DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general course load requirements noted above, there are certain required course credits that must be earned in grades 9-12. Certain distribution requirements must be fulfilled for graduation. All students must earn at least the following credits:
20 credits in English (must take a full year of English each year)
15 credits in Math
15 credits in Science
15 credits in Social Studies (must include US History)
10 credits in the same Foreign Language
5 credits in Physical Education*
2.5 credits in Fine or Applied Arts
2.5 credits in Computer Applications (or pass a proficiency exam).**
**Only students in the classes of 2018 and 2019 must fulfill the computer requirement.
Only credits earned in grades 9-12 may be applied to graduation requirements. In order to participate in graduation, ALL requirements must be met. (Cases of foreign-exchange students will be handled individually.)
*All students must participate in physical education and health each year. In grades 9 and 10, students must complete a semester course in Physical Education and Health. Juniors and Seniors have a variety of options by which they may complete the physical education requirement.
Each student in grades 9-12 must carry a minimum of 30 credits. Seniors carrying three or more Advanced Placement courses are required to carry a minimum of 20 credits. Massachusetts “Time & Learning” guidelines require that all students be scheduled for 990 hours of instructional time annually; therefore, students who enroll in fewer than 35 credits of coursework will be assigned to a directed study to complete their “instructional time” requirements. The purpose of directed study is for students to work on curriculum-related materials under the supervision of a teacher. It is expected that students will use the opportunity to work on any unfinished class work and strengthen their understanding of academic knowledge. Directed studies are held in classrooms under the direction of a licensed teacher.
CREDITS
To receive a Hingham High School diploma, all students must earn 110 credits; pass the MCAS in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and one science area; and complete all other requirements. Credits are earned at the completion of a course.
DISTRIBUTION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to general course load requirements noted above, there are certain required course credits that must be earned in grades 9-12. Certain distribution requirements must be fulfilled for graduation. All students must earn at least the following credits:
20 credits in English (must take a full year of English each year)
15 credits in Math
15 credits in Science
15 credits in Social Studies (must include US History)
10 credits in the same Foreign Language
5 credits in Physical Education*
2.5 credits in Fine or Applied Arts
2.5 credits in Computer Applications (or pass a proficiency exam).**
**Only students in the classes of 2018 and 2019 must fulfill the computer requirement.
Only credits earned in grades 9-12 may be applied to graduation requirements. In order to participate in graduation, ALL requirements must be met. (Cases of foreign-exchange students will be handled individually.)
*All students must participate in physical education and health each year. In grades 9 and 10, students must complete a semester course in Physical Education and Health. Juniors and Seniors have a variety of options by which they may complete the physical education requirement.
