Promotion and Graduation Requirements
In the 2024-25 school year, promotion and graduation requirements are as follows:
Elementary Promotion Requirements
Middle School Promotion Requirements
High School Graduation Requirements
In order to earn a regular Gwinnett County high school diploma, students must:
- Pass State-required areas of study.
State-required Areas of Study
To graduate, Georgia students must earn a minimum of 23 credits (also called units) in the following areas of study:
|
Required Area of Study |
Credit / Unit |
|---|---|
|
Language Arts
|
4
|
|
Mathematics
|
4
|
|
Science (3 required and 1 elective)
|
4
|
|
Social Studies
|
3
|
|
Modern/Classical Language and/or Technical Education and/or Fine Arts
|
3
|
|
Health and Physical Education
|
1
|
|
Electives
|
4
|