CLASSIFICATION In order to move up to the next grade level, students must earn a minimum number of credits each year. The following applies to the classes of 2008, 2009, and 2010 only: 9th grader = a student who has earned fewer than 4 credits 10th grader = a student who is in his/her 2nd year of high school and has earned at least 4 credits. 11th grader = a student who is in his/her 3rd year of high school and has earned at least 9 credits. 12th grader = a student who is in his/her 4th year of high school and has earned at least 15 credits. The following applies to the class of 2011 and all classes thereafter: 9th grader = a student who has earned fewer than 6 credits 10th grader = a student who is in his/her 2nd year of high school and has earned at least 6 credits. 11th grader = a student who is in his/her 3rd year of high school and has earned at least 12 credits. 12th grader = a student who is in his/her 4th year of high school and has earned at least 18 credits.