Bridgewater Graduation Requirements & Typical High School Course Chart
Bridgewater offers courses for students in grades 3-12. Specific courses are suggested at the time of your student's guidance counselor appointment after your counselor has reviewed your student's placement tests and transcripts (high school students only).
Typical full-time students in 3rd through 8th grade are expected to take language arts, math, science, and history and social studies. Grade-level electives also are available.
Students must be enrolled in Bridgewater full-time (taking at least four courses) before qualifying as candidates for a diploma. Homeschool transfer students must earn at least their last six credits through the academy before graduation. Students transferring from accredited schools must earn at least five senior year credits through the academy to graduate. High school credits earned prior to academy enrollment can be accepted based on official transcripts.
High school students are required to earn a minimum of 24 credits in order to receive a diploma from Bridgewater. A detailed outline of the course track of study, as well as a summary of typical courses by grade level, is provided below.
College Preparation Course Track for Graduation
| Course | Credit Requirements |
|---|---|
| Language Arts | 4.0 |
| Social Sciences | 3.5 |
| Math | 3.0 (4.0 is strongly recommended) |
| Natural Science | 3.0 (at least 2 lab sciences) |
| Physical Education | 1.0 |
| Health | 0.5 |
| Computer Technology | 0.5 |
| Electives | 8.5 |
| Foreign Language | 2.0 (strongly recommended) |
| Other Electives | 6.5 |
| Total Graduation Credits | 24.0 |
- High school math courses should include Algebra I, Algebra II, and geometry.
- Many college majors require taking biology, chemistry, and physics in high school.
- High school history courses must include world history, U.S. history, and government/economics.
- One high school elective should be from the fine arts or practical arts category.
- Many colleges require two years of a foreign language.
Students should check with their prospective college to find out if including a foreign language is needed.
Note: Graduation requirements related to distance learning schools may vary by state. It is the parent's responsibility to research these requirements and ensure they are met.
Typical High School Courses
The chart below illustrates a typical sequence of high school courses at Bridgewater.
| Freshman Year (6 credits) | Sophomore Year (6 credits) |
|---|---|
| English I | English II |
| Algebra I | Geometry |
| Integrated Physics & Chemistry | Biology |
| World History | US History |
| Physical Education | Spanish II or French II |
| Spanish I or French I | Health (1st semester) |
| Business Computer Information Systems (2nd semester) |
| Junior Year (6 credits) | Senior Year (6 credits) |
|---|---|
| English III | English IV |
| Algebra II | Pre-Calculus or Consumer Math |
| Chemistry | Social Science Elective (1st Semester) |
| Government & Economics | Physics or other General Elective |
| General Elective | General Elective |
| General Elective | General Elective |
| General Elective (2nd Semester) |
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