Twenty-two credits in four years, that leaves a lot of time and space for mistakes in between. A majority of students don’t mind staying all four years to finish high school but there are a handful of students that wish to complete high school in a shorter period of time.

Rachel Harris explains why she wants to graduate a year early.

“I feel like I’m ready to take on college and move on. It’s both an exciting and nervous feeling. Also feels good to know you’re ahead of everyone. If you have the choice to graduate early why not take it.” Rachel Harris, sr. and future pediatrician, said. 

To graduate early, students must declare it by their sophomore year. The disadvantages of graduating early are the full schedule, extra homework and classes students have to take in the summer. Two English classes are required during junior year since they aren’t offered during the summer. “Graduating early can be appropriate for some students. For them the district has standards to make sure they are college ready. For most students it’s appropriate to take advantage of the education and activities a fourth year offers,” Wes Regehr, school counselor said. 

Students considering shaving a year off their high school career should be aware that it’s not easy.

“Make sure you do all your homework and study as much as possible because it’s really hard,” said senior, Keyonia Green.