The Michigan State Board of Education publication, “Better Education for Michigan Citizens: A Blueprint for Action”, recommends that all high school graduates complete:
4 years of communication skills, including reading, grammar, literature, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking
2 years of mathematics, including at least one course covering algebraic concepts
2 years of science, including both biological and physical science
3 years of social science, including government, history, economics, cultural and ethnic studies, geography, law related studies and critical thinking
2 years or more in one or a combination of the following areas:
foreign language, fine or performing arts, vocational or practical arts
1 year of health and/or physical education
1/2 year of “hands-on” computer education
Students who plan to go to a four-year college or university should be encouraged to study the following:
1 additional year of mathematics, making a total three years--including biology, geometry, advanced algebra and trigonometry
1 additional year of science, making a total of three years--including biology, chemistry and physics
At least 2 years of a foreign language
Reproduced from the Standards of Quality booklet prepared by the State Department of Education.