There are 12 comprehensive High Schools in Anne Arundel County. A
comprehensive high school serves all of the students in a given attendance area.
At the heart of the high school program is a core of subjects based on the
skills and knowledge that all students need. In addition, the program includes a
wide range of specialized elective courses and extracurricular
activities.
Maryland's State Board of Education adopted the following
graduation requirements for students: Must pass functional tests in reading,
writing, citizenship and mathmetics; must complete student service learning
requirements and earn four credits beyond their junior year - credits required
are English, 4; Social Studies, 3; Laboratory Science, 3; Mathmetics, 4;
Physical Education, 1; Health, 0.5; Fine Arts, 1; Basic Technology, 1; and,
choice of Advanced Technology Education, 1; and Electives, 8.5 for a total of 26
credits.
In addition to meeting the specific credit requirements, a
student shall successfully complete one of the following:
> two credits of
foreign language (two years of the same foreign language), or
> two
credits of advanced technology education, or
> a state-approved career and
technology program.
At least 4 credits must be earned after the
completion of Grade 11, unless a pre-approved AACPS alternative is satisfied.