Graduation Requirements

To ensure a well-rounded education, each student earning a Charlotte Country Day School diploma must satisfy requirements in fine arts, computer, and physical education, in addition to the traditional courses in English, mathematics, foreign language, social studies, and science. Students will find a variety of levels and options available in all disciplines.

English
Four credits, one credit per year

Foreign Language
Two credits in the same language

Mathematics
Three credits in Upper School

Social Studies
World Cultures, European History, and American History. Three credits.

Science
Three credits, including Biology I and a credit in another lab science.

Fine Arts
1.5 credits

Computer Literacy
Advanced applications are integrated into required courses. Students entering Upper School must be competent users of word processing, databases, and spreadsheets.

Electives
2.5 credits in courses beyond the minimum requirements

Physical Education
Two credits

Grade 9
Concepts of Physical Fitness/CPR and one additional co-curricular PE or sport

Grade 10-12
Two quarters of physical education, or two sports, or one sport and one quarter of PE every year. IB students complete one PE or sport and their CAS requirement each year for grades 11 and 12.

Total Credits
21 credits