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Individualized Learning Program
Pathway Credit Requirements

Each student will plan their own educational program with the advice and guidance of their Educational Advisor and the school counselor. The information in this section is to help students consider their options and plan their program. The following chart presents the credit requirements for each ILP pathway.
Courses General Diploma College Prep Diploma PLANS Diploma Certificate of Completion
English 4 years
40 credits
4 years
40 credits
4 years
40 credits
4 years
40 credits
Math 2 years
20 credits
(including completion of Algebra 1)
3 years
30 Credits
(Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II)
4th year recommended
2 years
20 credits
(including completion of Algebra 1)
2 years
20 credits
Social Studies 3 years
30 Credits
World History
US History
Government
Economics
3 years
30 Credits
World History
US History
Government
Economics
3 years
30 Credits
World History
US History
Government
Economics
2 years
20 Credits
World History
US History
Science 2 years
20 credits
1 year Biology
1 year Physical
Science or Earth Science
2 years
20 Credits
Lab Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
3rd year recommended
2 years
20 credits
1 year Biology
1 year Physical
Science or Earth Science
2 years
20 Credits
Fine Arts/ Foreign Language 2 years
20 credits
2 years of the same language
20 credits
and 1 year 10 credits of CP Visual/Performing Arts*
2 years
20 credits
2 years
20 Credits
Health 2.5 credits 2.5 credits 2.5 credits 2.5 Credits
Physical Education 20 credits
2 Years
2 years
20 Credits
2 Years
20 Credits
2 Years
20 Credits
Electives 47.5 credits 47.5 credits of electives (at least 1 year of CP electives*) 47.5 credits
Career Exploration
Skills for Success
Work Readiness
Academic Apprenticeship
30.5 Credits
Technology 1 year
10 credits
1 year
10 credits
1 year
10 credits
Not Required
Senior project/Portfolio 1 year
10 credits
1 year
10 credits
1 year
10 credits
Not Required
TOTAL 220 credits 220 credits 220 credits 173 Credits

*Look for College Prep designation in the course description book.