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 the listed credits prior to graduation, in no case less than that required by law. The following basic credits are required:
|
COURSES |
Standard Credits |
Core Credits |
|
Science |
6 |
6 |
|
Math |
6 |
6 |
|
English |
8 |
8 |
|
Social Studies |
6 |
6 |
|
Financial Literacy |
1 |
1 |
|
Fine Arts/Vocational/CPU |
4 |
4 |
|
Electives |
17 |
10 |
|
Physical Education |
4 |
4 |
|
TOTAL CREDITS FOR GRADUATION |
52 |
45 |
The required courses of study will be reviewed by the Board annually.
Graduation requirements for special education students will be in accordance with the prescribed course of study as described in their Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Beginning with the class of 2022, requirements for students in special education to earn a regular high school diploma will include successful completion of four years of English, three years of math, three years of science, three years of social studies, and the completion of the district’s physical education requirements.
REVIEWED: 11/18/2019 - APPROVED 12/03/2019
REVISED: 02/05/2021 – APPROVED 03/15/2021
REVISED: 06/21/2021 – APPROVED 07/19/2021
APPROVED: 06/19/2023
