Graduation Requirements

List of 11 items.

• English - (4 credits)

  Students are required to earn an English credit each year. 

• Mathematics - (4 credits)

  Students are required to earn a mathematics credit each year. Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2 are required.

• Science - (3 credits)

  3 years of laboratory science are required.  The 9th and 10th grade required sequence of semester courses, Conceptual Physics and Scientific Research for 9s and Biology and Chemistry for 10s, earn 2 laboratory credits.

• Social Studies - (4 credits)

  Students are required to earn a social studies credit each year. U.S. History and Government are required.

• World Languages - (3 credits)

  All students must complete level three of a language and be engaged in language studies for at least three years.

• Fine Arts - (1 credit)

  One year-long or two semester courses are required.

• Religion - (1/2 credit)

  One semester course in religion is required.

• Electives

  All courses beyond the minimum requirements for graduation are elective credits. These include year-long and semester classes which supplement and enrich the required academic program. 

• Community Service

  Ten hours required each year. 

• Junior Work Week

  All members of the junior class must participate in Junior Work Week, an opportunity for students to explore a career or specific job of interest. The experience culminates in a series of writing assignments (journal and “college essay”). More information about the specifics of Junior Work Week can be found at trinityes.org/juniorworkweek.

• Physical Education/Activity Credit

  Students are required to earn two activity credits during each of their 8th, 9th and 10th grades; one activity credit during their junior and senior years. For grades 8-10, at least one of the activity credits must be earned from a Trinity team sport (non-manager), strength and conditioning, yoga or the outdoor program. For grades 11 and 12, credits can be earned from either participation in a Trinity team sport, approved Trinity group activity or from an approved off campus activity. Group activities can include drama productions (on-stage or backstage), pep band, robotics and athletic team managers. Off campus activities, such as horse-back riding, ballet, ice-skating, etc. can count for activities credits (grades 8-12) once they are approved by the Athletic Department.