Delaware Homeschool High School Diploma Requirements
See the homeschool high school graduation requirements for Delaware: required subjects, credits, and a recommended four-year course plan to earn a diploma.
Mathematics
Mathematics — 4 units required
Delaware Regulations, more info here.
Requirements:
4 units of Mathematics. Including course work that includes no less than the equivalent of the traditional requirements of Geometry, Algebra I, and Algebra II.
Additional Context:
Mathematics means courses that include components of number sense, algebra, geometry, statistics, and probability combined with problem solving, reasoning, communicating, and making connections.
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Science
Science — 3 units required
Delaware Regulations, more info here.
Requirements:
3 units of Science. Including course titles such as Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
Additional Context:
Science means courses that include the nature of science which include inquiry, materials, and their properties, energy and its effects, Earth in space, Earth's dynamic systems, life processes, diversity and continuity of living things, and ecology that are included in the State Content Standards for high school science as required in 14 DE Admin. Code 501.
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English
English — 4 units required
Delaware Regulations, more info here.
Requirements:
4 units of English.
Additional Context:
Including courses that have components of reading, writing, and oral communication that are included in the State Content Standards for high school English Language Arts as required in 14 DE Admin. Code 501.
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World Languages
World Languages — 2 units required
Delaware Regulations, more info here.
Requirements:
2 units of World Language.
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Physical Education
Physical Education — 1 unit required
Delaware Regulations, more info here.
Requirements:
1 unit of Physical Education.
Additional Context:
Physical Education means courses that include components that are included in the State Content Standards for high school physical education as required in 14 DE Admin. Code 501.
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Health Education
Health Education — 0.5 unit required
Delaware Regulations, more info here.
Requirements:
0.5 unit of Health Education.
Additional Context:
Health Education means courses that include components that are included in the State Content Standards for high school health education as required in 14 DE Admin. Code 501.
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Career Pathway
Career Pathway — 3 units required
Delaware Regulations, more info here.
Requirements:
3 units of Career Pathway.
Additional Context:
Career Pathway means three units of pre planned and sequential courses for graduation designed to develop knowledge and skills in a particular career or academic area.
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Elective Courses
Elective Courses — 3.5 units required
Delaware Regulations, more info here.
Requirements:
3.5 units of Elective Courses.
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Social Studies
Social Studies — 3 units required
Delaware Regulations, more info here.
Requirements:
3 units of Social Studies. Including course titles such as United States History, World History, Geography, Economics, and Civics.
Additional Context:
Social Studies means courses that include components of civics, economics, geography, and history that are included in the State Content Standards for high school social studies as required in 14 DE Admin. Code 501.
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