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Graduation Requirements

Graduations Requirements

Purple Seal

Minimal credit requirement

Language Arts  (4 credits)

Must include ELA I, ELA II and III/AP English Language and Composition required, 1 ELA elective credits or other approved courses

Math (3 credits)

Algebra I or higher and Geometry required

Social Studies (3 credits)

Must include Am. History, Am. Gov.

Science (3 credits)

Physical Science and Biology required

Fine Arts (1 credit)

Music, Visual Art, or Drama

Practical Art (1 credit)

Ag. Education, Family/Consumer Science, Business, Marketing, Technology, Ind. Tech., PLTW Engineering Strand, PLTW BioMedical Strand, Publications and Broadcasting, Entertainment and Sports Arts, NCAPS, Kearney Internships, and Career Center Courses

Phys. Ed (1 credit)
Additional Fine or Practical Arts (0.5 credit)
Health (0.5 credit) 
Personal Finance (0.5 credit)
Elective (6.5 credits)  
Total Required Credits: 24 credits 

Other Distinguishers:

1 MVA Required

Gold Seal

College & Career Prep - GPA: 2.67

Language Arts (4 credits) 

Must include ELA I, ELA II and III/AP English Language and Composition required and English IV or higher, or other approved courses

Math (3 credits)

Algebra 1 or higher and Geometry required)
College-bound students need 4 credits

Social Studies (3 credits) 

Must include Am. History, Am. Gov.

Science (3 credits)

Physical Science and Biology required

Fine Arts (1 credit)

Music, Visual Art, or Drama

Practical Art  (1 credit)

Ag. Education, Family/Consumer Science, Business, Marketing, Technology, Ind. Tech., PLTW Engineering Strand, PLTW BioMedical Strand, Publications and Broadcasting, Entertainment and Sports Arts, NCAPS, Kearney Internships, and Career Center Courses

Phys. Ed (1 credit)
Additional Fine or Practical Arts (0.5 credit)
Health  (0.5 credit)
Personal Finance (0.5 credit)

Elective (6 credits) 

If student is college-bound, they will need 4 math credits, which will reduce the elective requirements to 5 credits.

World Language (2 credits)

2 years of same International Language

Total Required Credits: 25.5 

Other Distinguishers: 

1 MVA Required

Platinum Seal

Distinguished - GPA: 2.67

Language Arts (4 credits)

Must include ELA I, ELA II and III or AP English Language and Composition required, and English IV or higher, or other approved courses

Math (4 credits)

Algebra 1 or higher and Geometry required

Social Studies (3 credits)

Must include Am. History, Am. Gov.

Science (3 credits)

Physical Science and Biology required

Fine Arts (1 credit)

Music, Visual Art, or Drama

Practical Art (1 credit)

Ag. Education, Family/Consumer Science, Business, Marketing, Technology, Ind. Tech., PLTW Engineering Strand, Publications and Broadcasting, Entertainment and Sports Arts, NCAPS, Kearney Internships, and Career Center Courses

Phys. Ed (1 credit)
Additional Fine or Practical Arts (0.5 credit)
Health (0.5 credit)
Personal Finance (0.5 credit)

Elective (7.5 credits)

If a student is college-bound, they will need 4 math credits, which will reduce the elective requirements to 6.5 credits.

World Language (2 credits)

2 years of the same International Language

Total Required Credits: 28

Other Distinguishers:

2 MVA Required