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The following is a list of the minimum required credits for graduation from The American School of Madrid in 2008 and 2009:

 

English                                                            4 Credits

Social Studies                                                   3 Credits

Mathematics                                                     3 Credits

Science                                                           3 Credits

Foreign Language                                              2 Credits *

Physical Education/Health                                   2 Credits**

Computer Technology                                        0.5 Credits

Electives                                                         4 Credits ***

 

Total                                                                             21.5 Credits

 

*Two consecutive years minimum in a modern foreign language. 

**Refer to the handbook for specific transfer waiver regarding PE credits.

*** Any course taken beyond the number of units required in a given subject area is regarded as an elective in that subject area.

 

 

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The following is a list of the minimum requirements for graduation from the American School of Madrid from 2010 onward:

 

English                                                           4 Credits

Social Studies                                                  3 Credits

Mathematics                                                   3 Credits

Science                                                          3 Credits

Foreign Language                                             2 Credits *

Physical Education/Health                                  2 Credits

Visual or Performing Art                                     1 Credit

Computer Technology                                       0.5 Credits

Electives                                                        6 Credits **

 

Total                                                                            24.5 Credits

 

 *Two consecutive years minimum are required in a modern foreign language.  All students must take Spanish through grade 11.

**   6 credits of electives (One of these elective credits must be from the following list: mathematics, social studies or science.)