Graduation Requirements
Hortonville High School annually publishes a Course Listing booklet describing all courses and current graduation requirements. One year of Algebra or World Languages completed by the end of the eighth grade year will count toward the 3-credit math and fine arts requirement if the class was taught by a teacher certified to teach high school through the 9th grade by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. The credits will not be included in the students’ high school GPA.
Hortonville High School students must have a minimum of 25 total credits-Class of 2024, 26 total credits - Class of 2025 and 27 total credits for Class of 2026 and beyond, including successful completion of the following:
Graduation Requirements
Subject
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Credits
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Required Courses
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English
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4 Credits
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Grade 9 - English 9 or Honors English 9 (1)
Grade 10 - English 10 or Honors English 10 (1)
Grades 11-English 11 or Honors English 11 (1)
Grade 12 – English Elective(1)
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Mathematics
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3 Credits
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Algebra, Geometry or higher
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Science
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3 Credits
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Grade 9 – Integrated Science or Honors Biology (1)
Grade 10 – Biology, Honors Biology, Physical Science or Chemistry (1)
Grade 11 or 12 – one credit of Science
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Computer Applications
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.5 Credit
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Computer Applications (.5) or Office for the 21st Century (.5) or Microsoft Info Management (.5)
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Wellness
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2 Credits
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Grade 9 – Physical Education I (.5) or Weight Training I (.5)
Grade 10 – Physical Education II (.5) and Health (.5)
Grade 11 or 12 additional credit of Physical Education (.5)
Must take P.E. credits over three years.
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Social Sciences
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4 Credits
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Grade 9 – Global Studies/Civics(1)
Grade 10 – World History (1) or AP World History (1)
Grade 11 – US History (1) or AP US History (1)
Grade 12 – Elective (1)
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Occupations
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2 Credits
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Two credits in any of the following areas: Art, Business Education, Family and Consumer Science, or Technology Education or two credits in Math, Science, or Computer Science beyond the 6.5 credit requirement (2)
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Fine Arts/ World Languages
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1 Credit
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One credit in one of the following areas: Art, Band, Chorus, and World Language (1)
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Electives
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5 Credits
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Class of 2025-6 credits
Class of 2026 and beyond would need 7 credits.
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Financial
Literacy
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.5 Credit
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Grade 11-12 – Personal Finance (.5)
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Youth Service Learning
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36 Hours
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36 hours of volunteer work are required for graduation
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Total
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25 Credits
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Students must pass a Civics Assessment for Graduation.
Students are required to complete 36 hours of service learning.
Early Graduation Application
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