District news
Trenton approves revised high-school catalog with changes to science graduation requirements
What happened
The board approved the 2026–27 high-school course catalog, amending its August agenda item to update dual-credit course names and revise science graduation requirements. The catalog lists 15 required science credits, with evidence-based courses covering physical, life, and Earth and space sciences, as well as engineering and technology.
Why it matters to families
Graduation requirements shape the courses students must complete to earn a diploma, and catalog changes affect planning across Trenton’s high schools. The minutes do not specify exactly how the science requirement was changed, but the approved catalog states the district’s 15-credit science requirement and its required disciplinary coverage.
The evidence
September 28 minutes (document 97983), Teaching & Learning item lll, records approval of the 2026–27 High School Course Catalog and says the August 31 agenda item was amended to update dual-credit course names and revise science graduation requirements. The attached catalog (document 97985, pp. 1–2) lists 15 science credits and the disciplines they must cover.
The source
09-28-26 Regular Board Meeting: 09-28-26 Regular Meeting MinutesSee the full record for Trenton Public School District.
Get alerts like this for Trenton Public School District
We read every agenda, packet, and set of minutes, and write up the decisions that affect families — each one linked to the document it came from, the moment it's public.
Get personalized alerts