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 forty eight (48) credits prior to
graduation. The following credits will be required:
Language Arts 8 credits
Science 6 credits
Mathematics 6 credits
Social Studies 6 credits
Computer Applications 1 credit
Physical Education 2 credits, unless excused for cause
Electives 19 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 will determine whether the graduation criteria have been met.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A; 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2007).
281 I.A.C. 12.2; .3(7); .5; 41.12(6)(e); 67 (8).
Cross Reference: 505 Student Scholastic Achievement
603.3 Special Education
Approved 2-15-2010
Reviewed 7-20-2015
Revised
