Graduation Requirements
Minimum Curriculum Requirements to earn an MCS High School Diploma
Class of 2024 and beyond
| English Language Arts | 4 credits |
| Mathematics1 | 4 credits |
| Bible2 | 4 credits |
| Science3 | 4 credits |
| History4 | 4 credits |
| Physical Education/Health5 | 1 credit |
| Fine Arts6 |
1 credit
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| Foreign Language7 |
2 credits
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| Electives8 |
1 credit
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Total 25 Credits*
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*These graduation requirements apply to all MCS students who enter Grade 9 on or after August 2020.
1Mathematics credits must include 1 credit of Algebra 2 or the equivalent of Algebra 2.
2Bible credits will be pro-rated for high school students transferring to MCS.
3Science credits must include 1 unit of physical sciences, 1 unit of life sciences, and 2 units of advanced study in 1 or more of the following sciences: chemistry, physics, other physical science, or Anatomy and Physiology.
4History credits must include the equivalent of .5 of American History, .5 of American Government, and .5 of World History. All students must take Personal Finance sometime during high school. The State of Ohio considers this financial literacy course as a Social Studies credit.
5Ohio allows school districts to adopt a policy that would exempt students who participate in athletics for two full season from the physical education requirement. Please see MCS handbook section titled “9th-12th Physical Education Exemption Policy for details.”
6Students must complete at least 1 credit of fine arts taken any time in Grades 9-12. Fine Arts include: Band, Choir, and Art.
7Foreign Language credits must include 2 years of sequential world language study.
8Electives may include additional foreign language, fine arts, business, computer/technical education, additional core courses, other education opportunities, or CCP courses.
NOTE – Students must meet all graduation requirements to participate in the commencement ceremony. Early graduations are not permitted.
High School Plan of Study - Class of 2026 and Beyond
Ohio's High School Graduation Requirements