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At Pennwood Cyber Charter School, we offer the support students need to meet Pennsylvania graduation requirements.

Preparing Online School Students for Graduation in Pennsylvania
Pennwood Cyber Charter School works closely with families to ensure that students understand graduation requirements in Pennsylvania and have the support they need to fulfill those requirements. Our comprehensive high school curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the classroom—long after graduation.
EARN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN PENNSYLVANIA
Students who attend online school and meet Pennsylvania graduation requirements receive the same diploma as their peers who attend brick-and-mortar public schools in the state.
How Many Credits Do You Need to Graduate High School in Pennsylvania?
Students must successfully earn a minimum of 21 credits to graduate, with at least 1.5 credits earned in the semester immediately prior to graduation. A student must be enrolled in Pennwood Cyber Charter School the semester immediately prior to graduation and not be a full-time student enrolled in any other school. Be sure to check your school handbook for updates. The course credits required to graduate are included below.
Pennwood Cyber Charter School High School Credit Requirements
- Language arts: 4 credits (including Literature and Composition)
- Math: 3 credits (including Algebra I)
- Science: 3 credits (including Biology)
- Social studies: 3 credits (including History and Government of the United States)
- Health and Physical Education: 1 credit
- Arts and Humanities (or both): 2 credits
- Electives: 5 credits (Student selects five additional courses from among those approved for credit toward graduation by the school including approved vocational education courses)
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