Listed below are the credits required by the South Carolina Department of Education and Palmetto State E-cademy for a student to graduate and earn a state high-school diploma.
Our counselors will work with you to ensure that you receive appropriate credit for previously completed high school coursework, and set up a plan to help you stay on track to graduate on time.
| Area | Subject | Credits |
| Language Arts | English | 4 credits |
| Mathematics | Algebra | 1 credit |
| Mathematics | Geometry | 1 credit |
| Mathematics | Any area of Mathematics | 2 credits |
| Science | Biology | 1 credit |
| Science | Physical Science | 1 credit |
| Science | Any area of Science* | 1 credit |
| Social Studies | U.S. History and Constitution | 1 credit |
| Social Studies | Economics | 0.5 credit |
| Social Studies | U.S. Government | 0.5 credit |
| Social Studies | Any area of Social Studies | 1 credit |
| Health & PE | Physical Education | 1 credit |
| Health & PE | Health | 1 credit |
| Technology | Computer Science** (including keyboarding) | 1 credit |
| Humanities | Foreign Language*** OR | |
| Technology | Career and Technology Education*** | 1 credit |
| Various Electives | 6 credits | |
| Total credits needed for graduation: | 24 credits |
* Students planning on attending a 4-year university will need 4 lab science credits for admission.
** Computer literacy is a requirement in order to graduate.
*** For a student in a college prep program, 1.0 credit must be earned in a Foreign Language (most 4-year colleges & universities require 2.0 credits). For a student in a tech prep program, 1.0 credit must be earned in a career and/or technology program of study.
In addition to these credit requirements, students are required to:
Achieve proficiency (score level 2 or higher) on the HSAP and Mathematics and pass the End of Course (EOC) exams.
Students graduating from Palmetto State E-cademy receive a State of South Carolina High School Diploma and have the opportunity to participate in a face-to-face graduation ceremony complete with cap and gown.
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