New Hampshire Scholars Initiative
Part of the National State Scholars Initiative Network, the NH Scholars initiative has been adopted in over 85 high schools throughout New Hampshire. The aim of NH Scholars is to ensure that students will graduate better prepared for college and career by exceeding high school graduation requirements and understanding the growing importance of attaining high level skills.
Students may choose to be identified as NH Scholars candidates as early as Freshman year. Upon successful completion of NH Scholars requirements, students will receive acknowledgement on their official transcripts, during graduation ceremonies. Registration forms are available in the Student Services office.
In addition to the traditional NH Scholars program, students may enroll in STEM or Arts options within the NH Scholars program. Please note the additional requirements listed below.
NH Scholar Requirements graduation classes 2027-2029
NH Scholar Requirements beginning with graduating class of 2030
MHS New Hampshire Scholars
Requirements and Exchanges
Approved courses are noted in the Program of Studies by the NH Scholars Seal
| English Requirements (4 credits) | |
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English 9
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CCP or Honors |
| English 10 | CCP or Honors |
| English 11 | CCP, Honors or AP Language |
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English 12
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Two (2) E12 courses or AP Literature |
| Math Requirements (4 credits) | |
| Algebra I | (Full-Year CCP acceptable) |
| Geometry | CCP or Honors |
| Algebra II | CCP or Honors |
| Fourth Math Credit | any math class that has Algebra II as a pre-requisite |
| Science Requirements (3 credits) | |
| Biology | CCP, Honors or AP |
| Chemistry | CCP, Honors or AP |
| Physics | CCP, Honors or AP |
| The following exchanges are permitted for either Chemistry or Physics (only one exchange permitted) | |
| Advanced Engineering Design | AP Chemistry |
| Anatomy & Physiology | AP Physics |
| AP Biology | Health Science Occupations |
| Social Studies Requirements (3.5 credits) | |
| American History | CCP or Honors |
| US & NH Civics & Economics | CCP or Honors |
| Modern World Studies | CCP, Honors or AP European History |
| Additional 1/2 Credit* Social Studies Elective | |
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*The following courses may also be used to satisfy the additional 1/2 credit in Social Studies: Business I, Marketing Ed. II, Personal Finance. |
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| World Language Requirements (2 credits) | |
| Two credits of the same World language earned at the high school level | |
| Additional Graduation Requirements | |
| Digital Literacy (1 credit) | Wellness (2 credits) |
| Fine Arts (1 credit) | Electives to reach 26 credits |