Students must successfully complete the courses required by the board and Iowa Department of Education in order to graduate.
It shall be the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure that students complete grades one through twelve and that high school students complete 40 credits for a core diploma and 53 credits for a standard diploma prior to graduation. The following credits will be required:
English I (2 credits)
Composition I (1 credit)
Composition II (1 credit)
Literature 10 (1 credit)
Jr. English Literature (1 crdit)
Speech (1 credit)
Sr. English Requirement (1 credit)
Contemporary Isues (2 credits)
Modern History (1crdit)
US History (2 credits)
American Government (1 credit)
Economics (1 credit)
Practical Arts (1 credit)
Finance (1 credit)
Google Applications I (1 credit)
Algebra I (2 credits)
Math Electives (4 credits)
Physical Science (2 credits)
Biology (2 credits)
Earth Science (1 credit)
Science Elevtive (1 credit)
Practical Arts (2 credits)
Physical Education (4 years)
Other Electives (18 credits)
The required courses of study will be reviewed by the board annually.
Beginning with the class of 2022, 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 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
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A; 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2005). 281 I.A.C. 12.2; .3(7); .5; 41.12(6)(e); 67(8).
Cross Reference:
505 Student Scholastic Achievement
603.3 Special Education
Approved Mar 12, 2007
Reviewed January 10, 2022
Revised February 14, 2022