Rhode Island Homeschool High School Diploma Requirements
See the homeschool high school graduation requirements for Rhode Island: required subjects, credits, and a recommended four-year course plan to earn a diploma.
Mathematics
Mathematics — 4 units required
Rhode Island Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
4 units of Mathematics, including required courses Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry. The 4th unit can be from Trigonometry, Calculus, Math of Finance, or another advanced math course.
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Science
Science — 3 units required
Rhode Island Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
3 units of Science, including 2 lab science units (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Physics) and a final unit which can be an additional lab science course, Earth/Space Science, or another approved applied science course.
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English
English — 4 units required
Rhode Island Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
4 units of English Language Arts.
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World Languages
World Languages — 2 units required
Rhode Island Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
2 units of World Language.
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College-Prep Coursework
College-Prep Coursework — 1 unit required
Rhode Island Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
1 unit of College-Prep Coursework.
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Arts, Computer Science, & PE/Health
Arts, Computer Science, & PE/Health — 3 units required
Rhode Island Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
3 units of Arts, Computer Science, and PE/Health.
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Social Studies
Social Studies — 3 units required
Rhode Island Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
3 units of Social Studies, including 1 unit of U.S. History, 0.5 unit of Oklahoma History, and 0.5 unit of U.S. Government. The 3rd unit can come from Geography, Economics, Civics, or Non-Western Culture.
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