Graduation Requirements

In order to receive a high school diploma in Georgia, a student must complete the required number of  units

and pass the mandated Georgia State Board of Education tests. Students who attend Discovery Regional

High School arrive at different levels in their education; therefore, different sets of requirements apply. 

Students who have withdrawn from a public school must meet the graduation requirements for the

graduating class in which they re-enroll. Students electing to receive a Discovery Regional High School 

diploma shall meet  the graduation requirements outlined below. The State Board of Education and 

Discovery Regional High School require  students earn the number of units specified in the applicable State

Board rule. 

Students who Entered the 9th Grade Prior to 2008-2009 School Year

*Core Courses 

**Technology/Career-preparatory students may want to utilize an elective unit as Foreign Language or  as a fourth unit of mathematics depending upon the student’s program of study and the student 's  intentions to enter a University System of Georgia institution or other post-secondary institution.  Determination of the appropriate number of mathematics units for each Technology/Career preparatory program of study shall be determined by the local board of education. 

Students Who Entered the 9th Grade During 2008-2009 School Year and Thereafter

AREAS OF STUDY UNITS REQUIRED 

English/Language Arts* 4 Mathematics* 4** Science* 4 

The 4th Science unit may be used to meet both the science and elective requirements. Social Studies* 3 CTAE and/or Modern Language/Latin and/or Fine Arts 3 Health and Physical Education* 1 Electives 4 TOTAL UNITS (MINIMUM) 23 

*Required Courses and/or Core Courses 

** Students entering ninth grade in 2008-2009, 2009-2010, and 2010-2011 only, who earn credit in  Mathematics I and Mathematics II or GPS Algebra and GPS Geometry, along with 2 additional core  mathematics courses, will have satisfied the minimum mathematics requirements for high school  graduation. 

Full Time students who choose to receive a Discovery Regional High School diploma are allowed to graduate throughout  the year after completing graduation requirements. In the spring of each year and at most sites in the fall,  Discovery Regional High School conducts graduation ceremonies for all students who have completed requirements during that school year. These are very meaningful ceremonies for students and their families, and all students  are encouraged to participate.