Graduation Requirements
Minimum Graduation Requirements for Northern Tioga School District
| Area of Study | Total Credits | Breakdown of Credits |
| English | 4 | 4 credits of English |
| Math | 4 | 4 credits of Math including 1 credit of Algebra and 1 credit of Geometry |
| Social Studies | 3 | 3 credits of Social Studies including 1 credit of American History and 1 credit of Government |
| Science | 3 | 3 credits of Science including 1 credit of Science 9 and 1 credit of Biology |
| Physical Education | 2 | |
| Health | .5 | |
| Business Education | 1 | 1 credit of Personal Finance |
| Fine/Practical Arts | 1 | 1 credit of Band, Chorus, Music Appreciation/Theory, Art, Wood or Metal |
| Graduation Project | 1 | 1 credit *see Graduation Project Packet for Details |
| Electives | 6.5 (5.5*) | 6.5 elective credits are required |
| Total | 26 |
Promotion Requirements: 6 credits to grade 10, 12 credits to grade 11 and 18 credits to grade 12
In order to complete a vocational program, students will have additional course requirements as outlined on the Vocational Assessment Sheet which is available in each high school guidance office.
New PA graduation requirements found here
Or, for more information on Act 158 and the PA graduation requirements, go to the Pennsylvania Department of Education
Act 158 Graduation Requirements
Act 158 of 2018 presented the Pathways to Graduation requirements from the Pennsylvania Department of Education. These requirements take effect with the Class of 2023. We have provided some information regarding those requirements and pathways. The Act 158 information guide provides detailed information regarding the requirements along with a link to PDE’s resources. The Act 158 Overview gives a brief summary of the requirements. The two tracking forms will be used by the school district to track the progress of individual students through high school to ensure that one of the pathway requirements are being met.
NTSD Act 158 Tracking Form-Keystone Pathways
NTSD Act 158 Tracking Form-Alternative Assessment and Evidenced Based Pathways