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Academics

It is our goal at Coginchaug to provide an atmosphere where you learn to your fullest capacity, where you feel recognized as an individual and where you have the opportunity to grow and develop within the framework of the school community. 
 

Graduation Requirements:

In order to graduate from Coginchaug Regional High School, students must fulfill the following requirements:

  1. Twenty-six (26) credits must be earned.
  2. Distribution of Credits   
   CREDITS
English (4 years) 4.0
Social Studies, including one year of US History and .5 credit of American Citizenship 3.5
Science, including on year of biology 3.0
Mathematics 3.0
Physical Education (4 years, unless medically excused) 2.0
Health 9, 10, 11, 12  1.0
Fine Arts/Vocational Arts  1.0
Other courses of choice to reach requirements for graduation  1.0

 

Promotion Requirements:

Credits needed:

•  to become a sophomore          5.5 •  to become a junior                    12 •  to become a senior                   19

Students must take .25 credit per year of physical education and .25 credit per year of health education. Aside from the required .25 credit per year of physical education, students must earn at least one (1) additional credit in physical education in order to meet graduation requirements. The additional one (1) credit may be earned by taking physical education elective courses and/or by participation on an athletic team for two seasons.