High School Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Policy 3460)
All requirements for graduation will align with requirements outlined in Wilkes County Board of Education Policy 3460. The following table details the credit requirements for both the Future-Ready Core and Future-Ready Occupational pathways.
Required Credits by Content Area
| Content Area | Future-Ready Core | Future-Ready Occupational |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 Credits (I, II, III, IV, or designated combination) | 4 Credits (OCS English I, II, III, IV) |
| Mathematics | 4 Credits (I, II, III; Math IV aligned with post high school plans) *Alternative sequence possible under SBE policy. |
3 Credits (OCS Intro to Math, OCS Algebra I, OCS Financial Management) |
| Science | 3 Credits | 2 Credits (OCS Applied Science, OCS Biology) |
| Social Studies | 4 Credits | 2 Credits (OCS Social Studies I, OCS Social Studies II) |
| Health & P.E. | 1 Credit (Health/Physical Education) | 1 Credit (Health/Physical Education) |
| World Languages | Not required for high school graduation. (Two credits highly recommended for UNC system admission.) | Not Required |
| Electives / Other | 12 Credits Required (Includes 1 Computer Science Credit starting 2024 & 1 Arts Credit starting in 2025) | 12 Credits Required (Includes 4 Career/Technical Education Electives) |
| TOTAL: | 28 Credits plus any local requirements | 28 Credits plus any local requirements |
Minimum Promotion Requirements
The information below indicates the **minimum number of high school credits** required to be promoted to the next grade level. Each course at Wilkes Central High School is equivalent to **One Credit.**
- ► Sophomore: Must have **6 credits**
- ► Junior: Must have **13 credits**
- ► Senior: Must have **20 credits**