Michigan Merit Diploma Graduation Requirements
To earn a Rockford Public Schools Michigan Merit Diploma, students complete all of the Rockford required courses below. The difference between a Rockford High School diploma (27.5 credits) and a Rockford Public Schools Michigan Merit Diploma (19.5 credits) is 8.0 elective credits.
| English: 4 Credits | Math: 4 Credits | Science: 3 Credits | Social Studies: 3 Credits | Other Requirements: 5.5 Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English 9A | Algebra 1A | Earth Science A | World Studies A | World Language 1A |
| English 9B | Algebra 1B | Earth Science B | World Studies B | World Language 1B |
| English 10A/AP Seminar | Geometry A | Biology A | American Studies A | World Language 2A |
| English 10B/AP Seminar | Geometry B | Biology B | American Studies B | World Language 2B |
| English 11A | Algebra 2A | Chemistry/Physics A | Economics | Other PE |
| English 11B | Algebra 2B | Chemistry/Physics B | Government | Health |
| 12 Writing | Math Related | Communications/AP Seminar | ||
| 12 Literature | Math Related/Personal Finance | Visual Performing Arts | ||
| Visual Performing Arts | ||||
| Career and College Ready |
