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The Department of Defense Education Activity
(DoDEA) is committed to academic excellence. To ensure student
in the Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) continue
to have access to a quality educational program, the requirements
for high school graduation have been increased.
DoDEA Regulation 2000.1
became effective August 1997. The class of 2002
will be the first students to graduate under these new requirements.
The required credits for science, mathematics,
and computer technology have been increased.
Two years of the same second (foreign) language are now required.
Eighth grade students enrolled in some high school level courses
may receive credits toward graduation.
A minimum of 20 hours of service learning is required of all students
in grades 9 - 12.
The total number of credits required for graduation increases
from 22 to 24.
Department
of Defense Dependents Schools
Graduation Requirements
DoDDS Class of 2002 and Beyond
| Required
Courses |
Credits |
| English
9, 10, 11, 12: Two years of ESL may be substituted for
2 years of English. |
4
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| Social
Studies: 1 credit of U.S. History & a half credit
of U.S. Government are required. |
3
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| Mathematics:
Two credits must be earned in course work that includes algebra
and geometry. |
3
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| Science:
All courses must contain a laboratory component. |
3
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| Second
(foreign) Language: A total of 2 credits in the same second
(foreign) language. |
2
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| Career
Education: Courses to meet this credit are listed in the
regulation |
1
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| Fine
Arts: Related courses: art, music, drama, dance, and humanities.
An aesthetic product is required |
1
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| Physical
Education: |
1
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| Health: |
1/2
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| Computer
Technology and/or Computer Science: |
1
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| Sub-total
for Required Courses: |
19
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| Sub-total
for Elective Courses: |
4
1/2
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| TOTAL
CREDITS |
24
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