Minimum, Recommended, and Advanced/Distinguished Achievement Graduation Programs For students who were enrolled in high school to the 2014–15 school year, the district offers the graduation programs listed in this section. Students enrolled in high school prior to the 2014–15 school year also have the option to pursue the foundation graduation program as described below. Note that permission to enroll in the Minimum Program as described in this section will be granted only if a written agreement is reached among the student, the student’s parent or person standing in parental relation, and the school counselor or appropriate administrator. In order for a student to take courses under the Minimum Program, the student must be at least 16 years of age; have completed at least two credits each in English language arts, math, science, and social studies courses that are required for graduation; or have failed grade 9 one or more times. [See policy EIF(LEGAL).] All students who were enrolled in high school to the 2014–15 school year must meet the following credit and course requirements for graduation under the programs listed or may choose to pursue the foundation graduation program as described on page 45: Number of Number Credits: of Number of Advanced/ Credits: Credits: Distinguished Minimum Recommended Achievement Courses Program Program Program English/Language 4 4 4 Arts Mathematics 3 4 4 Science 2 or 3 4 4 Social Studies, 3 or 4 4 4 including Economics Physical 1 1 1 Education* Speech 0.5 0.5 0.5 Language other 2 3 than English Fine Arts 1 1 1 Electives** 6.5 credits 5.5 credits 4.5 credits Miscellaneous Completion of 4 Advanced Measures***
Minimum, Recommended, and Advanced/Distinguished Achievement Graduation Programs For students who were enrolled in high school to the 2014–15 school year, the district offers the graduation programs listed in this section. Students enrolled in high school prior to the 2014–15 school year also have the option to pursue the foundation graduation program as described below. Note that permission to enroll in the Minimum Program as described in this section will be granted only if a written agreement is reached among the student, the student’s parent or person standing in parental relation, and the school counselor or appropriate administrator. In order for a student to take courses under the Minimum Program, the student must be at least 16 years of age; have completed at least two credits each in English language arts, math, science, and social studies courses that are required for graduation; or have failed grade 9 one or more times. [See policy EIF(LEGAL).] All students who were enrolled in high school to the 2014–15 school year must meet the following credit and course requirements for graduation under the programs listed or may choose to pursue the foundation graduation program as described on page 45: Courses Number of Credits: Minimum Program Number of Credits: Recommended Program Number of Credits: Advanced/ Distinguished Achievement Program English/Language Arts 4 4 4 Mathematics 3 4 4 Science 2 or 3 4 4 Social Studies, including Economics 3 or 4 4 4 Physical Education* 1 1 1 Speech 0.5 0.5 0.5 Language other than English 2 3 Fine Arts 1 1 1 Electives** 6.5 credits 5.5 credits 4.5 credits Miscellaneous Completion of 4 Advanced Measures***
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