505.5 - Graduation Requirements
505.5 - Graduation RequirementsStudents 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 students complete grades one through twelve and that high school students complete 52 credits prior to graduation. The following credits will be required:
World History 2 credits
American History 2 credits
American Government 1 credit
Social Studies Elective 1 credit
Language Arts 8 credits
Mathematics 6 credits
Science 6 credits
Health 1 credit
Physical Ed. 4 credit
Elective Course 21 credits
TOTAL CREDITS 52 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 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.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.7, 11, .11A; 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
Initially Approved 02-14-2000
Last Reviewed 08-23-2023
Last Revision 08-23-2023