The Liberal Arts Pathway

The liberal arts pathway is intended for students who plan to attend competitive four-year colleges or universities after graduation from high school. This is a challenging pathway with high expectations and rigorous requirements including extensive studies in all core academic areas at the Standard, College Prep, Honors and Advances Placement levels. The Liberal Arts pathway also includes a two-year requirement of a Foreign Language. The liberal arts pathway meets the Mass Core Framework, which is recommended by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
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Required Core Credits:
- 4 credits English - Must reach a proficiency score of 240 on the MCAS exam or complete an Educational Proficiency Plan. Students must pass the equivalent of English I, English II, English III, and English IV.
- 4 credits Social Studies (one credit must be U.S. History)
- 4 credits Mathematics – Must reach a proficiency score of 240 on the MCAS exam or complete an Educational Proficiency Plan.
- 3 credits Science – Must pass biology and pass MCAS with a minimum score of 220.
- Foreign Language – 2 credits
- 1 credit Wellness (0.5 must be a participatory wellness class)
- 2 credits in any of the following areas: arts, technology or vocational education.