Core Subject Credits
How many English credits are required for graduation in DC?
4 credits
How many total credits are required for graduation in DC?
24 credits
What standardized test is typically taken in 11th grade as part of college readiness?
SAT or ACT
What is the name of the primary federal financial aid form for college students?
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
What is the name of the DC-specific exam that students must take in social studies?
DC History Assessment
How many science credits must students earn, and what must they include?
4 credits, including Biology, Chemistry, Physics and a lab science
What is the minimum number of community service hours required to graduate?
100 hours
What is a dual enrollment program?
A program where high school students take college courses for both high school and college credit
What are the four-year graduation rates in DC? (Closest estimate is acceptable)
Around 70%
True or False: DCPS students can take online courses to fulfill graduation requirements.
True
How many math credits are required for graduation, and what must be included?
4 credits, including Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II, Precalculus
What subject has a required half-credit course that all students must take?
Health & Physical Education (0.5 credit)
What is the purpose of the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program?
To provide students with skills and certifications in specific career fields
What is an apprenticeship program?
A program that combines paid work with industry training in a specific career field
What is the minimum GPA required to qualify for DC TAG funding?
2.5 GPA
What is the minimum number of social studies credits needed to graduate?
4 credits, including World History, U.S. History, U.S. Government, and DC History
What is the senior project or assessment students must complete to graduate?
A research project, portfolio, or other senior assessment as determined by the school
Name two DC public programs that provide college funding support.
DC Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) & DC Futures Program
Name two local DC institutions where students can attend college.
Howard University & University of the District of Columbia (UDC)
What program allows high school students to gain work experience in DC government?
Marion Barry Summer Youth Employment Program (MBSYEP)
What are the minimum required arts and world language credits?
0.5 credit in Arts and 2 credits in World Language
Can a student graduate without passing all required PARCC exams?
Yes, but their scores are considered for college and career readiness metrics
What is the benefit of an International Baccalaureate (IB) diploma or AP courses in DCPS?
They can provide college credit and demonstrate academic rigor to universities
What is the name of the scholarship that covers the full cost of tuition at UDC for DC residents?
DC Futures Scholarship
What is the "Fair Shot" college access initiative in DC?
A city initiative that provides financial and academic support to help DC students attend college