Graduation Requirements
Students in Pennsylvania must show they are ready for life after high school in order to graduate. This includes completing required courses and meeting one of several Pathways to Graduation.
This page helps explain the requirements and supports available to students and families.
Pathways to Graduation
Pennsylvania law provides five different ways for students to meet graduation requirements. These pathways allow students to show they are ready for college, careers, or other postsecondary plans.
Student Support
Students meet regularly with their school counselors to:
- Track progress toward graduation
- Choose the best pathway
- Plan for postsecondary goals
PDE Resource
- State minimum requirements for earning a high school diploma in Pennsylvania.
Academic Coursework
Students at Springfield Township High School must earn 28 credits to graduate.
Required credits include:
| Curriculum Area | STHS Credit |
|---|---|
| Language Arts |
4.00 credits (Class of 2030 and beyond) |
| Social Studies | 4.00 credits |
| Mathematics * | 3.00 credits |
| Science | 3.00 credits |
| Arts & Humanities | 2.00 credits |
| Physical Education | 1.50 credits (3 courses) |
| Health | 0.50 credits |
| Senior Experience | 0.50 credits |
| Career Technology | 0.50 credits (Computer Science or Business Technology) |
| Personal Finance (Completed by 11th grade) | 0.50 credits (Personal Finance, or Algebra 2 with Financial Application) |
| World Languages ** | Elective |
| Electives | 8.50 credits |
| Minimum Graduation Requirements | 28.00 credits |
Please Note: Course selections, pathways, and electives should be chosen based on each student's interests, post-secondary goals, graduation requirements, and recommendations from their school counselor. Some college, career, and technical pathways may require specific courses or a particular sequence of classes.
Students and families are encouraged to review course options and graduation requirements with their school counselor when planning their high school program.
For more information about courses and graduation requirements, please refer to the Springfield Township High School Program of Studies
Questions?
For questions about graduation requirements, please contact:
- Your child’s School Counselor
- High School Administration
- The Assistant Superintendent
