STEPHEN DECATUR HIGH SCHOOL
9913 Seahawk Road, Berlin, Maryland 21811
Phone: 410-641-2171
Fax: 410-641-1135
Graduation Requirements
Students Graduating in 2007 and 2008

Subject Area Specific Credit Requirements High School Assessment NCLB Test
English 4 credits Students graduating in 1006, 1007, and 2008 must take the Maryland High School Assessments for English II, algebra/data analysis, biology and government. Students graduating in 2006, 2007, and 2008 must take the Maryland School Assessments for Algebra, Data Analysis and English II
Mathematics 3 credits (1 in algebra/data analysis and 1 in geometry)
Science 3 credits (1 in biology and 2 that must include laboratory experience in any or all of the following areas: earth science, life science, physical science)
Social Studies 3 credits (1 in US history, 1 in world history, and 1 in local, state and national government)    

Other Requirements

Fine Arts 1 Credit
Physical Education 1/2 Credit
Health 1/2 Credit
Technology Education 1 Credit
Other 2 credits of foreign language 0r 2 credits of advanced technology education and 3 credits in electives
OR
4 credits by successfully completing a Stat-approved career & technology program and 1 credit in electives
Student must also meet attendance, service-learning, and any local school system requirements.

Students Graduating in 2009 and thereafter.

Subject Area Specific Credit Requirements High School Assessment NCLB Test
English 4 credits Students entering grade 9 in 2005-2006 must take the Maryland High School Assessments for English II, algebra/data analysis, biology and government. The student must achieve one of the following: (1) the passing score on each test, (2) a minimum score for each test and a combined overall score, (3) a specific score on an MSDE-approved comparable assessment(s), or (4) a passing score on the four High School Assessments by a combination of (1) and (3) Students entering grade 9 in 2005-2006 and thereafter must take the Maryland School Assessments for Algebra, Data Analysis and English II.
Mathematics 3 credits (1 in algebra/data analysis and 1 in geometry)
Science 3 credits (1 in biologyand 2 that must include laboratory experience in any or all of the following areas: earth science, life science, physical science)
Social Studies 3 credits (1 in US history, 1 in world history, and 1 in local, state and national government)

Other Requirements
Fine Arts 1 Credit
Physical Education 1/2 Credit
Health 1/2 Credit
Technology Education 1 Credit
Other 2 credits of foreign language 0r 2 credits of advanced technology education and 3 credits in electives
OR
4 credits by successfully completing a Stat-approved career & technology program and 1 credit in electives
Student must also meet attendance, service-learning, and any local school system requirements.