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There are many reasons why Kentucky is the ideal place to get a high school education - one of which is the Advanced Placement program for high schools. Kentucky's pre-college, college curriculum is also a good idea for those wishing to apply to college. Read the following requirements to learn more.
Minimum high school graduation requirements (www.education.ky.gov) are:
- Four credits of English/language arts
- Three credits of social studies (must include U.S. Economics, History, Government, World Geography and Civilization)
- Three credits of mathematics (including Algebra I and Geometry)
- Three credits of science (must include physical science, life science and earth and space science)
- 0.5 credit each of health and physical education
- One credit of history and appreciation of visual and performing arts
- Seven credits of electives
The Pre-College Curriculum requirements are as follows:
- Four credits of English/language arts
- Three credits of mathematics (Algebra I and II and Geometry)
- Three credits of science (physical science, life science, and earth/space science)
- Three credits of social studies (Government, U.S. History, Economics, World Geography and Civilization)
- 0.5 credit each of health and physical education
- One credit arts appreciation and history
- Two credits of foreign language
- Seven credits of electives
AP (Advanced Placement) courses are also available, through which college credit or advanced college class placement can be earned based on exam performance.
