Credit Requirements
Graduation typically requires 20-26 credits depending on state and district. Requirements span core subjects (English, math, science, social studies) plus electives. Students must earn credits on schedule to graduate on time.
Monitoring Benchmarks
- • End of 9th grade: 5-6 credits
- • End of 10th grade: 11-12 credits
- • End of 11th grade: 17-18 credits
- • Graduation: All required credits
Graduation Tracking
Monitor credit completion, Michigan Merit requirements, and on-track graduation status.
Warning Signs
Students falling behind on credits need immediate attention: failing courses mid-semester, missing credits in specific subjects, and accumulating credit deficits year over year.
Recovery Strategies
- • Summer school
- • Extended day programs
- • Online credit recovery
- • Additional course periods
- • Competency-based options
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Key Takeaways
- Monitor credits against benchmarks each year to identify students falling behind.
- Intervene at first signs of credit deficiency—don't wait for year-end.
- Provide multiple recovery pathways: summer school, online, extended day.
James Okonkwo
Senior Implementation Specialist
Former charter school administrator with deep expertise in Michigan charter school accountability and authorizer relations.
