All students must enroll in six full courses
each semester of every year. One hundred credits are required
to receive a diploma from Belmont High School. In addi tion,
students must fulfill the following requirements:
| English
- 4 years (including Senior Thesis) |
21 credits |
Social Studies
- 3 years
- World History
- Modern World History or AP European History
- American Studies
|
15 credits |
| Mathematics -
4 years |
20 credits |
| Science - 4 years
|
24 credits |
| Fine and Performing Arts
- 1 year |
5 credits |
| Foreign Language
- 2 years |
10 credits |
| Physical Education
& Health - 4 years (2 credits per year)
- Grade 9: Wellness (I), required
- Grades 10 - 12: Wellness (II) and/or Physical Education
options
|
8 credits |
| Community Service |
40 Hours |
All students must take and pass the Massachusetts
Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) tests in English
Language Arts, Mathematics and Science (science is a requirement
beginning with the class of 2010) in order to qualify for
a high school diploma. Students take these tests in the spring
of their sophomore year. Retests are administered at least
twice a year, in November and March.
All students new to the state of Massachusetts should contact
their guidance counselor as soon as possible to be sure they
are signed up to take the MCAS tests at the next appropriate
administration. |
Program of Studies
