highschoolgraduationrequirements.doc

High School Graduation Requirements To graduate from LMH students must earn 25 credits and satisfactorily complete the senior presentation. Specific credits in grades 9-12 must be earned in the following areas. Bible, for each year enrolled .5 credit English 4.0 credits Social Studies 3.5 credits Mathematics 3.0 credits Science 3.0 credits Health, Safety Physical Education 2.0 credits Fine or Practical Arts 1.0 credit Fine and Practical Arts include agriculture/science technology, art, family and consumer sciences, music and technology education. At least two years of world language is recommended for most students. Students will maintain a vocational portfolio for the duration of their education at Lancaster Mennonite. Advisors guide students in reflection of their experiences. Some portfolio pieces are completed in class. Students use documents from their portfolio to give a presentation in their senior year of high school. The goal of a senior presentation is for students to reflect on their life so far, to acknowledge appreciation for those who have nurtured them, and to anticipate their future. The Portfolio and Presentation will help students to: Discover their interests, skills, passion, and God’s calling in their lives, realizing that this discovery is a process and not a conclusion. Reflect upon stewardship of God-given gifts and resources Discern their personal characteristics and Christian ethics needed for a vocation Become aware of how their potential career can be Christ centered and missional Review their personal high school plan in light of their current vocational goals Select post-secondary opportunities that match their personal vocational interests and goals Mini-courses and Class Experiences Lancaster Mennonite School realizes that many significant lifelong skills and interests are developed outside the classroom setting. Mini-courses for grades 11 and 12 and class experiences for grades 9 and 10 provide opportunities