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School committee approves ARHS program of studies, adds credit and career‑pathway courses

Freetown Lakeville Regional School Committee · January 15, 2026
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Summary

The committee approved proposed changes to the ARHS program of studies, increasing graduation requirements from 120 to 121 credits to accommodate a required 11th‑grade civics action project and adding courses including AP Business & Personal Finance, a health careers course and sports officiating.

The Freetown‑Lakeville School Committee voted to approve the ARHS 2026–2027 program of studies after Assistant Principal Mr. Gallant presented proposed changes intended to align coursework with updated graduation and competency requirements.

Mr. Gallant told the committee the district is increasing its graduation credit requirement "from 120 credits to a 121 credits" to recognize students' completion of a civics action project in grade 11 and to…

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