Graduation Requirements
Big Picture Learning (BPL)
Big Picture Learning (BPL) is a program where students learn through their interests. One main goal of BPL is to help all students discover early their post-secondary goals before they earn their high school diploma by learning what interests them. For more information on Big Picture Learning, please contact [email protected].
Carnegie Unit
Ballou STAY offers many diploma types depending on the student’s first ninth (9th) grade year. This 9th grade year determines the number of Carnegie Unit credits required to receive a high school diploma. Moreover, each program outlines the courses required to fulfill the requirements for the diploma type. 9th Grade beginning:
SY 2007 – present: 24.0 Carnegie Units
1992-2006 23.5 Carnegie Units
1984-1991 20.5 Carnegie Units
1983 and prior 17.5 Carnegie Units