Course of Study for Seniors of School Year 2010 and Later
(Entering ninth graders in 2006-2007 and thereafter; to meet new requirements for IHL Admissions Policy)

ONE CREDIT = [1]    ONE-HALF CREDIT = [½]

◘ English Language Arts

Four credits must consist of:

• English I  [1]
• English II  [1]
• English III  [1]
• English IV  [1]

◘ Mathematics

Four credits must consist of:

• Algebra I  [1]
• Geometry  [1]
• Algebra II  [1]
• Any one Carnegie Unit of comparable rigor and content may come from Mathematics courses on the reverse of this sheet or from Vocational Courses approved by the Mississippi Department of Education for academic credit.  (List on reverse of this sheet)

◘ Science

Four credits must consist of:

• Biology I  [1]
• Chemistry I  [1]
• Any two Carnegie Units of comparable rigor and content (Physics [1] preferred).  Additionally, one Carnegie Unit may come from a CTE

           (List on reverse of this sheet) 

◘ Social Studies

Four credits must consist of:

·         World Geography  [½]

·         Mississippi Studies  [½]

·         World History Studies  [1]

·         U.S. History  [1]

·         U.S. Government  [½]

·         Economics  [½]

◘ Arts

       One credit

·         One Carnegie Unit of visual and performing arts meeting the requirements for high school graduation or  

·         2 units for the completion of the 2 course sequence Computer Graphics Technology I &  II

◘ Advanced Electives

Two credits must consist of:

·         Foreign Language I [1]

·         Foreign Language II [1]

◘ Additional Expectations

·         20 hours of Community or Volunteer Service during 4 years of high school

·         2.5 cumulative high school GPA

·         95% School Attendance during 4 years of high school (excused/unexcused absences)

·         Letter of recommendation from principal or guidance counselor

·         No in-school or out-of-school suspensions

Mississippi Scholars must also complete any remaining          Advanced Placement courses may be

state-mandated high school graduation requirements.            substituted in Mississippi Scholars subject areas.

2012 Student(s) must complete 1 Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Course

2013 Student(s) must complete 2 Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses

Dual credit and online courses are acceptable. 

Courses Approved

For Mississippi Scholars Credit

ONE CREDIT = [1]    ONE-HALF CREDIT = [½]

[Courses in Bold are required courses.]

Vocational Courses approved for academic credit by MDE Board would be accepted in the Mississippi Scholars program.  (*Denotes Vocational Courses)