Code No. 505.5
SOUTHEAST WEBSTER-GRAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
PRAIRIE VALLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS
SOUTHEAST VALLEY SCHOOLS
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 52 credits prior to graduation. The following credits will be required for graduation:
English/Language Arts - 8 credits, to include English 1A and 1B and English 2A and 2B and 4 other credits
Science – 6 credits, to include Physical Science, Biology and two other credits
Mathematics – 6 credits
Social Studies - 6 credits, to include World Studies, World History, American History and Government
Physical Education 4 credits, ½ credit per trimesters
Health – 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 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.
An Alternative Diploma is available to all students. The requirements are as follows:
8 credits Language Arts
6 credits Science
6 credits Math
6 credits SS
1 credit Health
1 credit Financial Literacy
12 elective credits
NOTE: This is a mandatory policy.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.7, 11, .41; 279.8; 280.3, .14.
281 I.A.C. 12.3(5); 12.5.
Approved June 17, 2015 Reviewed Revised July 20, 2022