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 52 credits prior to graduation. The following credits will be required:
English/Language Arts 8 credits
Science 6 credits
Mathematics 6 credits
Social Studies 7 credits
Physical Education 4 credits
Electives 17 credits
Health/Fine Arts 1 credit
Vocational 2 credits
Computer 1 credit
Financial Literacy 1 credit
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 will 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 capital will be credited ½ credit of social studies.
Students enrolled in a junior officers’ training corp will receive ⅛ physical education credit for each semester the student is enrolled in the program.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code 256.7, .11, .41; 279.8; 280.3, .14.
281 I.A.C. 12.3, .5; 12(5).
Cross Reference: 505--Student Scholastic Achievement
603.3--Special Education
Approved: 8/17/1995
Reviewed: 1/11/2001; 2/14/2008; 1/12/12; 12/14/22
Revised: 1/11/2001; 2/12/2009; 2/14/18; 7/14/21; 7/19/22