Graduation Requirements for Classes 2012 and Subsequent Years
HIGH SCHOOL COURSES
For students who enter the ninth grade in the 2008-2009 school year and thereafter, a minimum of 24 units in grades nine through twelve must be completed satisfactorily in order to meet the requirements for graduation.
Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0069 — Requirements and procedures for issuing and awarding high school diplomas to honorably discharged World War II veterans (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0070 — Requirements and procedures for issuing and awarding high school diplomas to honorably discharged Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict veterans (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0131 — Objectives and purposes of QBE program (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0140 — SBOE to establish uniformly sequenced content standards; college and career readiness competency standards (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0140.1 — Online learning (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0142 — Prescribed courses (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0142.1 — Coursework in the founding philosophy and principles of the United States of America (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0146 — Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course; acceptance as elective credit (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0149.2 — Awarding of high school diplomas for completion of postsecondary programs; identification of critical needs fields of study (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0149.4 — Financial literacy instruction and curriculum (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0150 — Eligibility for enrollment (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0151 — General and career education programs; purpose; authorized programs (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0151.1 — American Sign Language as foreign language for college preparatory curriculum and for Carnegie unit elective credits (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0151.2 — Driver education course accepted for Carnegie unit elective credits (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0154 — Remedial education program (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0159.4 — Policies and guidelines for awarding units of high school credit based on demonstrated proficiency (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0159.5 — Georgia Seal of Biliteracy; purpose; qualifications; insignia (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0160 — Determination of enrollment; determination of funding (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0161.2 — Work based learning programs; legislative intent; participation; standards; coordination; funding (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0161.3 — Dual Enrollment Act; purpose; dual credit courses; eligibility for participation; eligibility for payment (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0209 — Financial literacy endorsement for educators (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0281 — Student assessments (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0319.1 — Georgia Virtual School (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0326 — Definitions (BRIDGE Program) (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0327 — Recognition of advanced proficiency/honors courses; counseling and development of individual graduation plans (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0327.1 — Industry credentialing for career, technical, and agricultural education programs; reporting (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0329 — Requirements for high schools that receive reform grants as chronically low-performing high schools (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0786 — Parents' Bill of Rights (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-03-0496 — Definitions. Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program. (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-03-0497 — Establishment of REACH scholarship; student requirements. (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-03-0499.1 — Requirements of REACH scholar (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-04-0141 — (Repealed effective July 1, 2026) Establishment of pilot program; awarding of high school diploma to successful participants; skills and knowledge; eligibility for participation; regulation (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-17-0002 — Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 50-13-0009.1 — Variances or waivers to rules (Lexis)
- Rule 160-4-2-.07 — Instruction in United States and Georgia History and Government
- Rule 160-5-1-.15 — Awarding Units of Credit and Acceptance of Transfer Credit and/or Grades
- Rule 160-3-1-.07 — Testing Programs- Student Assessment
- Rule 160-4-2-.48 — High School Graduation Requirements for Students Enrolling in the Ninth Grade for the First Time in the 2008-09 School Year and Subsequent Years
- Rule 160-4-2-.34 — Dual Enrollment
- Rule 160-4-8-.09 — Student Advisement
- Rule 160-4-2-.20 — State-Funded K-8 Subjects and 9-12 Courses for Students Entering Ninth Grade in 2008 and Subsequent Years