Students are able to have their high school career modified to reach their post secondary goals. In order to qualify for this modification one of the following criteria must be satisfied. 

1. Go beyond the academic credit requirements by adding more math, science, English language arts, or world languages credits; or completing a department-approved formal career and technical education program.
2. Modify the State Content Standards for Mathematics.
3. Modify, when necessary, the credit requirements of a student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
4. Modify credit requirements for a student who transfers from out of state or from a nonpublic school and is unable to meet the MMC requirements.

General Education students:

Transfer students who spent 2 years of high school out of state (or country), in a private school, or who were home schooled can modify any requirement of the Michigan Merritt Curriculum (MMC) except for civics (government).

Math may be reduced to 3.5 credits as determined by the MMC. This reduction must still hit the standards of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2.

You may exchange 1 Visual Performing and Applied Arts, Social Studies, or Health and/or PE for and additional 1 credit of English, Math, Science, World Language, or Career and Technical Education.

Special Education Students:

Students with any IEP, regardless of services received, can modify any portion of the MMC. This can include a reduction the specific types of classes required, or even credits needed to graduate. All modifications must be approved by the district representative to ensure a High School Diploma can be issued in good faith.

MMC requirements:

4 Credits of English
4 Credits of Math (Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, 1 credit of an elective math)
3 Credits of Science
3 Credits of Social Studies
2 Credits of a World Language
1 Credit of PE and Health
1 Credit of Visual, Performing, and Applied Arts

(Please note, that Lakewood High School has more specific requirements than the MMC)

Should you think a personal curriculum may be appropriate for you please schedule an appointment with your school counselor.