In order to move up to the next grade level, students must earn a minimum number of credits each year.

The following applies to the class of 2011 and all classes thereafter:

• 9th grader = a student who has earned fewer than 6 credits

• 10th grader = a student who is in his/her 2nd year of high school and has earned at least 6 credits.

• 11th grader = a student who is in his/her 3rd year of high school and has earned at least 12 credits.

• 12th grader = a student who is in his/her 4th year of high school and has earned at least 18 credits.