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To graduate, every Rice student must accumulate a minimum of 24 credits. These credits must include the following:
English 4 credits Religion* 4 credits Social Studies 3 credits (including US History) Science 3 credits Mathematics 3 credits Foreign Language 2 credits (of the same language) Fine Arts 1 credit Physical Education** 1 credit Health*** .5 credit Information Technology*** .5 credit
*All students, regardless of faith, take a Religion course each year they attend Rice.
**Rice does not offer Physical Education classes. Credit is earned by participation in athletics, an active gym membership, and/or demonstrated wellness activities.
***These credits are earned through the Freshmen Foundations class. -
All students must enroll in a minimum of 6 periods of course work per semester. Exceptions to this policy are only made in extreme extenuating circumstances and only with approval of the Assistant Principal.