Graduation Requirements - LCHS North
Accreditation: L’Anse Creuse High School - North is accredited by the North Central Accreditation Association and holds membership in the National Association of College Admissions Counselors, the College Board, and the College Scholarship Service. L’Anse Creuse High School - North received the Michigan Exemplary School Award in 1994-95 and was named a National Blue Ribbon School in 1994-96.
General Requirements: With the change in 2016-2017 to a 6-period day, the credit requirements will be shifting with each graduating class (see below), classes after 2020 will all be requiring a minimum of 22 credits for graduation.
Students must take required state testing in their Junior Year.
Composition: The school year is composed of a two-semester system. A semester is defined as twenty weeks long with two ten-week report card periods.
Grading Point System, 4.000 scale
| A+ = 4.000 | B+ = 3.333 | C+ = 2.333 | D+ = 1.333 | F = 0 |
| A = 4.000 | B = 3.000 | C = 2.000 | D = 1.000 | NC = No Credit |
| A- = 3.667 | B- = 2.667 | C- = 1.667 | D- = 0.667 | I = Incomplete |
AP courses add a 0.5/1, Honor courses add a .25 GPA bump per course taken, not changing the letter grade.
Credits Required for Graduation
| Course | Class of 2027 | Class of 2026 | Class of 2025 | Class of 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Math | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Science | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Social Studies | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| PE | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Health | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| Fine Arts | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| World Languages | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| On line Exp. | 40 hrs/gr 6-12 | 40 hrs/gr 6-12 | 40 hrs/gr 6-12 | 40 hrs/grades 6-12 |
| Electives | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Possible | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Total Required | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
The total credits possible may exceed the above, if a student takes high school level classes while in middle school (i.e. Spanish, Algebra, Italian). Middle School courses will not be reflected in High School GPA calculations.
LCN Graduation Requirements
Mathematics: 4 credits
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- One math course in final 2 years of high school
Science: 3 credits
- Biology
- Physics or Chemistry or Horticulture or Anatomy
- One additional science credit
Social Studies: 3 credits
- U.S. History
- 0.5 credit in Integrated SS (Economics)
- 0.5 credit in Government (Civics)
- World History
English Language Arts: 4 credits
Physical Education: 0.5 credit
Health: 0.5 credit
Visual, Performing and Applied Arts: 1 credit
World Language: 2 credits
Electives/Additional Credits:
- Seniors (2024): 4 credits
- Juniors (2025): 4 credits
- Sophomores (2026): 4 credits
- Freshman (2027): 4 credits
Community Service Graduation Requirements by year:
Seniors (2024) - 30 hours required
Juniors (2025) - 40 hours required
Sophomores (2026) - 40 hours required
Freshman (2027) - 40 hours required
The State of Michigan allows certain changes to these requirements. See your counselor to discuss possibilities and qualifications.
High School Credits in Middle School
Students in 7th and 8th grade may take classes for high school graduation credit. Available courses are Spanish 1, Spanish 2, Italian 1 (MSN), and Algebra 1. After completion of the courses, grades will appear on the student's high school transcript; however, grades will not calculate in the student's GPA.