Program of Studies
Graduation Requirements
| Subject Area | NMRHS Graduation Requirements | Required By MA State Colleges & Universities | Recommended By Most 4-Year Colleges | Recommended By Highly Selective Colleges |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 full credit courses | 4 courses | 4 courses | 4 courses |
| Mathematics | 4 full credit courses | 4 courses | 4 courses | 4 courses |
| Social Studies | 3 full credit courses * Students must pass the Civic Action Project in US History 2 | 3 courses Including US History | 3 courses Including US History | 4 courses Including US History, World History, & Economics |
| Science | 3 full credit Lab courses | 3 lab courses | 3 lab courses including Biology, Chemistry, & Physics | 4 lab courses including Biology, Chemistry, & Physics |
| World Language | 2 high school credit courses in the same language | 2 high school courses in the same language | 2-3 high school courses in the same language | 3-4 high school courses in the same language |
| Physical Education | 4 half credit courses | Varies by college/university | Varies by college/university | Varies by college/university |
| Arts (music, visual, drama) | 1 half credit course | Varies by college/university | Varies by college/university | Varies by college/university |
| Electives | Any combination of offered electives such as business education, technology, arts, etc. [27.5 credits] | |||
* Civic Action Project - Graduation Requirements
In accordance with Massachusetts State Law and a mandate through the Department of Secondary Education, all students at North Middlesex Regional High School must participate in a Civic Action Project in order to fulfill all graduation requirements. The Civics Action Project will be embedded into the US History II curriculum to ensure full access and participation for all students. In the event that a student(s) is dual-enrolled during junior and/or senior years he/she will work directly with the department head (or a designee) and be provided an opportunity to complete an independent Civics Action Project.