505.5 - Graduation Requirements

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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 principal to 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:

 

English/Language Arts 8  credits

Science 6  credits

Mathematics 6  credits

Social Studies 6 credits

Includes US Govt 2 credits

Includes AM Hist 2 credits

Health 2 credits

Workplace Readiness 1 credit

Physical Education 2 credits

STEM electives 4 credits

Humanities electives 4 credits

 

Successful completion of Titan’s J.A.M (Journey of Academic Mastery) Portfolio is a non-credit

 graduation requirement.

 

         Prior to graduation, the school 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 1/2 credit of social studies.

 

Students enrolled in a junior officers’ training corp will be credited1/8th physical education credit for

 each semester the student is enrolled in the program.

 

Beginning with the school year starting July 1, 2026, students must receive a passing score on the

 civics test as set forth by the Iowa Department of Education and required by relevant laws.

 

                Approved   11-17-09             Reviewed     3-21-05, 12-17-15     Revised  4-17-23, 1-18-24,

8-19-25