A senior graduating from Benton High School will be required to complete
the following program of studies. 30 credits required for graduation


4    years of English
1/2 years of Oral communications or Drama
2    years of Social Studies including:
         1/2 year of Geography
            1 year of American History

         1/2 year of American Government
2    years of Science including:
            1 year Intro to Lab Science
            1 year of Biology, Chemistry, AP
            Chemistry, Ag Science, Environmental Science             and Horticulture
3    years of Mathematics
1/2 year of Driver Education
1    year of Health
1/2 year of Consumer Economics, Business
      Orientation and/or Ag. Business  Management
3    years of Art, Music, Foreign Language or
      Vocational courses
4    years of Physical Education
Years Discipline  
4 English  
3 Social Studies (emphasizing history, government, and geography)  
3 Mathematics (beginning with Algebra I)  
3 Science (excluding Ag.Science, Horticulture, and Environmental Science)  
2 Foreign Language, Music, and/or Art and Vocational Education  
       
The following electives are recommended for college preparation  
Oral Communications 1 & 2  
Sociology  
Psychology  
Typing  
Computer Concepts  
Specific courses related to your intended college major  
   
The law permits students to redistribute up to three of the fifteen units among the subject areas. No more than one unit each (for a total of three) from the categories of social studies, mathematics, science, and electives may be redistributed to any of the four categories with the exception of English.