South Carolina Code 59-59-140. Individual graduation plans
(1) align career goals and a student’s course of study;
(2) be based on the student’s selected cluster of study and an academic focus within that cluster;
(3) include core academic subjects, which must include, but are not limited to, English, math, science, and social studies to ensure that requirements for graduation will be met;
(4) include experience-based, career-oriented learning experiences including, but not limited to, internships, apprenticeships, mentoring, co-op education, and service learning;
(5) be flexible to allow change in the course of study but be sufficiently structured to meet graduation requirements and admission to postsecondary education;
(6) incorporate provisions of a student’s individual education plan, when appropriate; and
(7) be approved by a certified school guidance counselor and the student’s parents, guardians, or individuals appointed by the parents or guardians to serve as their designee.