Graduation Requirements
Twenty-two credits are required to graduate from Ontonagon Area High School. Students must pass enough elective courses beyond the requirements listed below to earn a total of twenty-two credits. In addition to the credit requirement, students must also sit for and take the State’s mandatory high school assessment tests in their junior year to be eligible for graduation. Students planning to participate in the commencement ceremony, attend any senior high school academic awards ceremonies, or be eligible to receive any academic honors must also be enrolled in and maintain a full academic schedule or program of instruction. Graduation requirements are aligned with the Michigan Merit Curriculum.
Language Arts
- English 9
- English 10
- English 11
- English 12
Social Studies
- American History
- Government (1 semester)
- Economics (1 semester)
- World History
Science
- Physical Science
- Biology 1
- Physics or Chemistry
Math
- Algebra 1
- Geometry
- Algebra 2
- Math Elective
Health
One semester of Health is required
Physical Education
One semester of Physical Education is required
Art
Visual, Performing, or Applied Arts
Community Involvement
Senior Project (This may be waived at the principal’s or counselor’s discretion)