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Graduation requirements

The credits, courses and sometimes tests a state or district requires for a high school diploma.

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United States
Topic
Qualifications

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High school diploma United States
The credential awarded on completing US high school graduation requirements.
Credit (high school) United States
A unit awarded for passing a high school course, usually one credit for a year-long course; students need a set number to graduate.

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