The 4-year plan outlines the required credits needed for graduation in each subject area including English, math, science, social studies, computer technology, fine arts, health, physical education, and electives. It specifies the courses to be taken in each year from 9th through 12th grade to fulfill the requirements in each subject area by the time of graduation. The plan provides guidance for students to create a customized schedule each year to complete all necessary credits over the 4 years of high school.

1. 4-Year Plan
Use a pencil and create your 4 year plan for graduation!
Required Area Credits 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade
English/Language
Arts
4.0 English 9 English 10 English 11 Applied or
Advanced
Math 3.0 Secondary Math
1
Secondary Math
2
Secondary Math 3
Science 3.0 Earth Systems,
Biology, Physics
with Technology
Earth Systems,
Biology,
Chemistry,
Physics
1.0 Science Course Applied or
Advanced
(Student Choice)
Social Studies 3.0 Geography for
Life (Sem)
World Civilization US History US Gov. and
Citizenship (Sem)
Career and
Technical Education
(CTE)
1.0 CTE courses are offered at your school and at technical centers/ATC
campuses in the following areas: Agriculture, Business, Family and Consumer
Science, Health Science and Technology, Marketing, Skilled and Technical
Science, Technology and Engineering
Computer
Technology
.5 Computer Technology 1
(9th
or 10th
)
___ ___
Fine Arts (Art, Music,
Dance, Drama)
1.5
General Financial
Literacy
.5 ___ ___
Health 2 .5 ___ Can be taken 10th
, 11th, or 12th
Physical Education 1.5 PE Fit For Life
Electives (Student’s
choice based on interest,
abilities and may include:
CTE, Fine Arts, Languages,
Drivers Ed., ESL,
Work/Service Experience)
8.0
Total 27.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 8.0

2. Pathways High School
Graduation*
College and Career Readiness
Pathways
Regents’
Scholarship**
Subject Area Weber School
District Graduation
Requirements
1- & 2- Year
Certificate and
Degree Pathway
2-Year Transfer and
4-Year Degree
pathway
Course Requirements
English/Language
Arts
4.0 Credits Concentrate on
developing technical
reading, writing, and
research skills
Concentrate on
developing reading,
writing and research skills
4.0 Credits of English
Mathematics 3.0 Credits Total
1.0 Secondary Math 1
1.0 Secondary Math 2
1.0 Secondary Math 3
Take required
mathematics courses and
focus on the application
for math concepts related
to the chosen career goal
in CCR plan
Take mathematics Senior
year
4.0 credits of progressive
mathematics. Students
will take Sec. Math I, II, &
III plus a progressive
course.
Science 3.0 Credits Total
2.0 credits from four
foundational areas:
(Earth System, Biology,
Chemistry, Physics)
Three credits of science
will prepare you for
college. Chose
foundation, applied, or
advanced courses aligned
with your CCR goals.
Four credits of science will
prepare you for college.
Choose foundation,
applied, or advanced
courses aligned with CCR
goals.
3.0 credits of lab-based
science courses
(Biology, Chemistry,
Physics)
Social Studies 3.0 Credits Total
1.0 U.S. History
1.0 World Civ
.5 Geography
.5 U.S. Government
and Citizenship
Select social studies
classes that provide
strong academic
foundation and also
enable you to explore a
variety of career paths
Select social studies
classes that provide
strong academic
foundation and also
enable you to explore a
variety of career paths
3.5 credits of social
science
Directed Course
Work
3.5 credits Total
1.5 fine arts
1.0 Career and Technical
Education
.5 Computer Tech
.5 General Financial
Literacy
Course electives that
concentrate in a pathway
that meets high school
graduation requirements
and provides depth (2 or
more) in an interest area
Course electives that
concentrate in a pathway
that meets high school
graduation requirements
and provides depth (2 or
more) in an interest area
Physical
Education/Health
2 Credits Total
1.0 Healthy Lifestyles
.5 Fit for Life
.5 Health 2
Build a foundation for a
healthy lifestyle; it is
important for college and
career success.
Build a foundation for a
healthy lifestyle; it is
important for college and
career success.
Required
Elective
8.5 Credits Select electives that focus
on your CCR goals and
chosen pathway.
Maximize your senior
year! Take challenging
courses!
World Languages Recommend 2.0 years of
the same world language,
other than English, in a
progressive manner
during grades 8-12
Require 2.0 credits of a
progressive foreign
language other than
English during grades 9-12
Requirements 27.0 credits for
School diploma.
Meet Weber School
District requirements
for graduation.
Meet Weber School
District requirements
for graduation.
Meet Weber School
District requirements
for graduation.
* For more information in Utah High School graduation requirement, visit http://schools.utah.gov/curr/main/Gradinfo.htm
** For list of courses that satisfy Regents’ Scholarship requirements, see http://higheredutah.org/scholaship_info/regents-scholarship/
See www.UtahFutures.org and college and university websites for additional financial aid and scholarship information.