Requirements
Students must successfully complete the courses required by the Board and the Iowa Department of Education in order to graduate.
The Superintendent will ensure that students complete grades one through twelve and that high school students complete 50 credits prior to graduation. The following credits will be required:
Language Arts 8 credits
Science 6 credits
Mathematics 6 credits
Social Studies 6 credits
Physical Education 4 semesters
Electives 20 credits
The required courses of study will be reviewed by the Board annually.
Graduation requirements for special education students will be in accordance with the prescribed course of study as described in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each student's IEP will include a statement of the projected date of graduation at least 18 months in advance of the projected date and the criteria to be used in determining whether graduation will occur. Prior to the special education student's graduation, the IEP team shall determine whether the graduation criteria have been met.
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.
Early Graduation
Generally, students will be required to complete the necessary course work and graduate from high school at the end of grade twelve. Students may graduate prior to this time if they meet the minimum graduation requirements stated in board policy.
A student who graduates early will no longer be considered a student and will become a District. However, the student who graduates early may participate in that year's prom and commencement exercises.
Commencement
Students who have met the requirements for graduation will be allowed to participate in the commencement proceedings provided they abide by the proceedings organized by the District. The Principal will solicit input from each graduating class regarding the proceedings for their commencement.
Failure of a student to participate in commencement will not be a reason for withholding the student's final progress report or diploma certifying the student's completion of high school
Approved: March 2007
Reviewed: October 2016
Revised: April 2022