Graduation Requirements
Total number of credits required to graduate is 23.
*Students must earn credit in these courses in order to graduate.
At least 3 years of a world language are strongly recommended for all students.
- Participation in Community Service: All students must complete 30 hours of community service in a pre-approved setting prior to graduation.
- Graduation by Proficiency: In order to graduate from Westerly High School, a student must demonstrate proficiency in the school-wide academic learner outcomes. Students will complete course assessments aligned to school-wide learner outcomes in every course. Additionally, an exhibition of student work through a major applied learning project must be successfully completed.
- Participation in State Assessment Program: Grade 10 students must take the PSAT10 and grade 11 students must take the SAT in April.
| Course(s) Required for Class of 2025, 2026, 2027 | Course(s) Required for Class of 2028 | |
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| WHS 101 | All freshmen are required to take WHS 101 in the first semester. | All freshmen are required to take WHS 101 in the first semester. |
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Mathematics |
Algebra I* Geometry* 2 additional math courses* |
Algebra I* Geometry* Algebra II* 1 additional math course* |
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| Social Studies | Modern World History* US History & Government* Citizenship in a Democracy* |
Modern World History* US History & Government* Citizenship in a Democracy* |
| Physical Education | 1 Physical Education course each year (total of 4)* | 1 Physical Education course each year (total of 4)* |
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| Fine Arts | 1 course* | 1 course* |
| Computer Competency | 1 course* | 1 course* |
| Financial Literacy | 1 course* | 1 course* |
| Global Awareness | 1 course* | 2 course* |
| Electives |
Courses selected by students based on personal interest or in pursuit of a career pathway* |
Courses selected by students based on personal interest or in pursuit of a career pathway* |