STUDENT PERSONNEL
Series 500
Policy Title: Graduation Requirements Code No. 505.5
Students must successfully complete the courses required by the board and Iowa Department of Education in order to graduate.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure that students complete grades one through twelve and that high school students complete 142 credits prior to graduation. The following credits will be required for graduation:
|
English/Language Arts |
24 credits |
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Science |
18 credits |
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Mathematics |
18 credits |
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Social Studies |
18 credits |
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Physical Education/Health |
10 trimesters |
|
Electives |
47 credits |
|
Career/Technical/Vocational |
2 credits |
|
Business/Technology |
2 credits |
|
Fine Arts |
2 credits |
|
Financial Literacy |
1 credit |
The required courses of study will be reviewed by the board annually.
Prior to graduation, the district will advise students on how to successfully complete the free application for federal student aid.
Graduation requirements for special education students include successful completion of four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies and three years of science.
Students who complete a regular session in the Legislative Page Program of the general assembly at the state capitol will be credited ½ credit of social studies.
Students enrolled in a junior officers’ training corp will receive 1/8th physical education credit for each semester the student is enrolled in the program.
Approved: September 26, 1972
Reviewed: January 16, 2024
Revised: August 10, 2021
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.7, .11, .11A, 41; 279.8; 280.3, .14. 281 I.A.C. 12.2, .5; 12.3(5).
Cross Reference: 505 Student Scholastic Achievement, 603.3 Special Education