505.05 Graduation Requirements

505.05: Graduation Requirements

 

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 __48__ credits prior to graduation. The following credits will be required for graduation:

 

English/Language Arts __8__credits

Science __6__credits

Mathematics __6__credits

Social Studies _  3__credits

United States Government __1__credits

American History __2__credits

Physical Education __4__credits

Also included, but not listed here:

      Employability __1__credit

      Financial Literacy __1__credit

      Health __2__credits 

 

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 1⁄2 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.

 

Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.7, 11, .41; 279.8; 279.61; 280.3, .14. 281 I.A.C. 12.3(5); 12.5

 

Approved: September 18, 2023

Reviewed: September 18, 2023

Revised: September 18, 2023