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Improving Outcomes for High School Students

High School Bill Signing

To ensure Michigan's students have the skills and knowledge needed for the jobs of the 21st Century global economy, on April 20, 2006, Governor Jennifer M. Granholm signed into law a rigorous new set of statewide graduation requirements that are among the best in the nation. (MCL 380.1278a, MCL 380.1278b)

This law is a result of an extraordinary partnership between the Executive Branch, State Board of Education, Superintendent of Public Instruction, Legislature and numerous education associations who worked together to better prepare students for greater success and to secure the economic future of our state.

Michigan Merit High School Graduation Requirements
Frequently Asked Questions

Complete FAQ (Updated 03/2008) The Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document was designed to provide readers with additional information and clarification regarding the state graduation requirements. To keep you updated on additions or changes, a new section at the end of the document has been added. For easy viewing and access, all sections have been bookmarked and hyper linked. In addition, all fonts have been embedded.

The Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) document will be regularly updated as schools begin to implement the new Michigan Merit High School graduation requirements. To automatically receive updates and information, subscribe to the MDE High School LISTSERV.

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About High School Requirements

• High School Requirements Overview PDF icon

• High School Reform Legislation Information and Links DOC icon

• TIME Magazine: Building a New Student in Michigan

• National Early College High School Initiative

• Leading Change Publication on High School Graduation Requirements

• Video Clips of Superintendent Flanagan speaking on Michigan's new high school graduation requirements.

• High School Initiative Action Team Reports, 6-06

• Preparing Michigan Students for Work and College Success Research Fact Sheet PDF icon

• Personal Curriculum Guidelines

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• Examples of Crosswalks of CTE Program Standards to Academic Content Expectations Created by ISDs and Others

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• Other State Graduation Information

Info for Parents & Students

• Parent Guide: What You Need to Know About High School English Language Arts PDF icon

• Parent Guide: What You Need to Know About Michigan's New High School Graduation Requirements PDF icon

• Early College Credit Brochure for Parents & Students PDF icon

• Parent Guide FOR SCHOOLS TO CUSTOMIZE: What You Need to Know About Michigan's New High School Graduation Requirements DOC icon

• Early College Credit Brochure (FOR SCHOOLS TO CUSTOMIZE) DOC icon

• List of Early College Credit Opportunities in Michigan PDF icon

• Michigan Merit Curriculum Video for High School Students

• The New Michigan Merit Exam -- What it is, What it Means, and What it Offers PDF icon

• Middle and High School Eduguides for Parents/Students Now Available

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