SIS High School Diploma Minimum Credit Requirements
SIS Diploma credits are accumulated over 4 years (grades 9 – 12) i.e. from Middle Division (9 - 10) to Upper Division (11 & 12).
| Subjects | Credit Requirements |
|---|---|
| English | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Science | 35 |
| Second Language | 30 |
| Social Studies | 35 |
| Arts | 15 |
| PE ,Sports & Health | 15 |
| Electives* | 40 |
| Social Action | 10 |
| Total | 250 |
*Elective refers to any credits earned above the subject specific requirements.
- The minimum total credits required to receive the SIS Diploma is 250 with a minimum of 60 credits required per year. Credits are given for passing courses and students.
- Each course is assigned either 5 or 2.5 credits per semester depending upon how many hours the class meets per cycle. Students are awarded these credits upon successfully passing the course work required. For example, 40 credits required in English means students must take 8 semesters of this course over a 4 year period (earning 5 credits per semester or 10 credits per year). 10 credits = 1 Carnegie unit.
- Students joining SIS in grade 10 ,11 & 12 will be given Transfer Credits as per the School Policy.
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