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