To graduate from Hershey High School, a student must successfully complete the below graduation requirements approved by the Hershey Board of School Directors.
To be eligible for graduation, a student must:
* pass the required courses of instruction listed below:
* Beginning with the class of 2023, demonstrate mastery for Algebra I, Biology, and Literature by scoring proficient or better on the Keystone Exams or complete another pathway approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. See Pathways toward Graduation information below.
Students must earn the following credits in order to graduate.
Graduation is based on the successful completion of 25 credits distributed as follows:
4 credits in English
3 credits in Science; must pass Biology, enroll in Chemistry, and Physics
3 credits in Mathematics; must pass Algebra I
3 credits in Social Studies; enroll in Civics, World History, and American History (or AP U.S. History)
1.5 credits in Health (.25) /Physical Education (1) /Highway Safety (.25)
* Must enroll in Freshman Seminar
2 credits in any combination of Arts, Humanities, Music, World Language
8.5 credits in electives from any department, may include World Language
Keystone Exam Proficiency, per Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) requirements, on Algebra I, Literature, and Biology Keystone Exams, effective with the Class of 2023, and beyond.
Note: Participation in commencement exercises is dependent upon earning all credits necessary for graduation (based on the standards established in the Educational Planning Guide) and Keystone proficiency (where applicable).
Planning Course Credits All Hershey High students must carry a minimum of:
7* credits in grade 9
6.75* credits in grades 10 and 11
6* credits in grade 12
(*Does not include Community Service, Classroom Assistant, Office Assistant, Marching Band, Jazz Band, etc.)
*Click the button see to PDF "PA Graduation Pathways Graphic" and "Graduation Trail Student's Journey Graphic"