GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS;
The graduation requirements for Pulaski HS will mirror the requirements identified by the Milwaukee Public Schools System, the state of Wisconsin, and the IB/MYP Organization.
Students attending Pulaski must earn a minimum of 22 credits to graduate.
The credit breakdown is as follows:
- 4 credits in English
- 3 credits in Math at the Algebra I level or higher
- 3 credits in Science
- One unit of life science
- One unit of physical science
- One unit in an additional life science, physical science, earth or space science, or district-approved science course
- 3 credits in Social Studies (including state and local government)
- 1.5 credits in Physical Education
- 0.5 credit in Health
- 1 credit in Fine Arts
- 2.0 credits: World Languages
- English language learners may substitute English as a Second Language courses in place of world languages courses.
- 1.0 credit: College and Career Readiness
- 0.5 credit of Personal Finance (Class of 2026 and beyond)
- 3-4 elective credits
Notes
- Students must complete one of the following three options: online learning, community service experience, or service-learning.
- All students in Wisconsin must pass the district civics test.
- Students must complete their academic and career plan. (ACP)
- Students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
- Students who are unable to access parental financial information, are undocumented, or whose parents allow them to abstain must complete the waiver.
- Some high schools have additional requirements for specific programs or endorsements. Contact your local MPS high school.
- Each student must meet the credit graduation requirements and have their transcript validated by the school counselor prior to participating in their high school’s graduation ceremony.
- Students seeking to graduate prior to completing four years or eight semesters of high school must declare interest in early graduation by October 1 of the student’s fifth semester if graduating in three years or in the seventh semester if graduating in three and a half years.
These are the minimum requirements for graduation. Colleges expect students to keep a rigorous course load during all 4 years of high school.
Credits needed to be promoted to each grade level:
- 10th Grade – 5 Credits
- 11th Grade – 10 Credits
- 12th Grade – 16 Credits
PBIS/Learner Profile Attributes
| Expectations | BE RESPONSIBLE | BE RESPECTFUL | BE SAFE |
| Learner Profile | – Risk Taker
– Reflector – Knowledgeable – Inquirer – Balanced |
– Principled
– Caring -Communicator |
– Open-minded
– Thinker |
| All Settings | – Follow directions the first time given
– Accept responsibility for your actions – Follow the guidelines of the student handbook |
– Use appropriate language
– Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself (including PDA) – Dress appropriately for all activities |
– Be where you are supposed to be
– Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself |
| Classroom | – Be in class before the bell rings
– Bring all classroom materials – Clean up after yourself |
– Use appropriate language
– Listen while others are speaking – Ask permission to use materials |
– Follow directions |
| Hallway | – Keep lockers and floors clean and neat | – Use appropriate language
– Use quiet voices – Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself (including PDA) |
– Walk
– Maintain continuous flow of traffic |
| Restrooms | – Wash your hands
– Dispose of waste appropriately |
– Use appropriate language
– Honor others’ privacy – Keep facilities clean |
– Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself |
| Cafeteria | – Have money or student ID ready
– Clean up after yourself |
– Use appropriate language
– Display good manners – Wait your turn in line |
– Walk
– Maintain a clean environment – Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself |
| After School | – Be where you are supposed to be
– Promptly leave school grounds once school or activity is complete |
– Use appropriate language
– Keep hands, feet, and objects to yourself (including PDA) |
– Be where you are supposed to be |
| Technology | – Protect username and password
– Use appropriately |
– Use appropriate language
– Honor others’ privacy |
– Use appropriately
– Protect personal information |