To earn a Brentwood High School diploma, students must meet all local graduation requirements as well as those adopted by the Missouri State Board of Education. These expectations ensure that every graduate completes a well-rounded course of study that builds strong academic skills, career readiness and personal growth. Counselors work closely with students and families to monitor progress, plan coursework and support students in meeting each requirement on time. By fulfilling these requirements, students graduate prepared for college, careers and postsecondary opportunities.

28 UNITS OF CREDIT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS

• English: 4.0 credits
  • Minimum Required Courses: English 1, English 2, English 3
     
• Social Studies: 4.0 credits
  • Minimum Required Courses: United States History, Ancient World History, Modern World History, American Government
  • Students must pass the United States and Missouri Constitution exams for graduation. These exams are administered during the American Government course.
     
• Math: 3.0 credits
  • Minimum Required Courses: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
     
• Science: 3.0 credits
  • Minimum Required Courses: Conceptual Physics, Chemistry, Biology
     
• Fine Arts: 1.0 credit
  • Includes Music, Performing Arts and Visual Arts
     
• Practical Arts: 1.5 credits
  • Includes Business, Education, Family and Consumer Sciences, Industrial Arts and Project Lead the Way
  • Missouri requires all public high school students to complete a 0.5 credit course in Personal Financial Management for graduation.

• Physical Education: 1.5 credits

• Health: 0.5 credit

• Designated Electives: 4.0 credits
  • Courses in World Languages, Fine Arts, Practical Arts and Physical Education

• Undesignated Electives: 6.0 credits
  • Any course not specifically required for graduation