STUDENTS
505.5 - GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
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 52 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 credits
Electives 19 credits
Computer 1 credit
Health 1 credit
Financial Literacy: 1 credit
The required courses of study will be reviewed by the board annually.
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.
NOTE: This is a mandatory policy.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 256.7, 11, .41; 279.8; 279.61; 280.3, .14.
281 I.A.C. 12.3(5); 12.5
I.C. Iowa Code
Description
Iowa Code § 256.11
DE - Educational Standards
Iowa Code § 256.41
DE - Online Learning Requirements
Iowa Code § 256.7
DE - Duties of State Board
Iowa Code § 279.8
Directors - General Rules - Bonds of Employees
Iowa Code § 280.14
Uniform School Requirements - Administrators
Iowa Code § 280.3
Education Program - Attendance Center Requirements
Iowa Code §279.61
Individual Career and Academic Plan
I.A.C. Iowa Administrative Code
Description
281 I.A.C. 12.3
Administration
281 I.A.C. 12.5
General Accreditation Standards - Education Program
Cross References
Code
Description
603.03
Special Education
Approved: 7/13/00
Reviewed: 11/18/19
Revised: 11/18/19, 8/21/2023