To earn a high school diploma, students must:

• Earn the minimum number of required credits
• Complete the requirements for a Completer Program
• Meet the state assessment requirements
• Complete a minimum of 75 hours of approved
• Student Service Learning (SSL) hours

Credit Requirements
The minimum credit requirements for graduation from Washington County Public Schools adhere to but are not limited by, the standards established by the State of Maryland. Students must earn a minimum of 24 credits as outlined in the table below.