Graduation Requirements

Beginning with the class of 2027, all graduates must earn a minimum of 25.5 credits. A full credit is awarded for successful completion of a full-year course, and a half credit is awarded for successful completion of a single semester course or one semester of a full-year course. Approved Upper School credits earned in Middle School will count towards these requirements. 

While MBCA's curriculum will satisfy the entrance requirements of most universities, including all University System of Georgia schools, individual colleges and universities may have particular requirements beyond these. It is the responsibility of the student, with the aid of MBCA's College Counselor, to ensure that all necessary courses are taken for admission to their college of choice.  

Required courses and the number of credit hours for graduation are below: 

BIBLE - All students must complete a 0.5 credit Bible course each semester. Credits required = 4

ENGLISH - All students must complete English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12 or the Honors/AP alternatives. Credits required = 4

SOCIAL STUDIES - All students must complete Human Geography, World History, U.S. History, Government (0.5), and Economics (0.5). Honors/AP offered. Credits required = 4

MATHEMATICS - All students must complete Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and one year of math beyond Algebra II. Honors/AP offered. Credits required = 4

SCIENCE - All students must complete courses in Biology, Chemistry, and one of the following: Intro to Physics & Chemistry, Physical Science, or Physics. Additionally, students must earn one more Science credit. Honors/AP courses offered. Credits required = 4

WORLD LANGUAGES - Students must complete at least two credits from the same language. Credits required = 2

FINE ARTS - All students must complete one year or two semesters of Fine Arts courses. Honors/AP offered. Credits required = 1

PHYSICAL EDUCATION - All students must complete both Health and an active Physical Education course such as Personal Fitness or Strength & Conditioning. Students who complete at least two seasons of participating in an athletic co-curricular may apply to waive the P.E. course requirement. Credits required = 1

ELECTIVES - All students must complete one credit in Rhetoric and an additional 0.5 credit in Personal Finance. Credits required = 1.5

Credits required = 25.5

Upper School students are required to complete 80 service hours by graduation.