Earning a Diploma

Graduation Requirements I Planning for College

Graduation Requirements
The Board of Education requires 43 credits for graduation year 2024-2027. *For the graduation class of 2028 and beyond the Board of Education requires 44 credits for graduation with an additional course in Personal Finance. One credit is earned for the successful completion of each course in grades 9-12.

Subject	Required credits (grades 9-12)
English	8
Social Studies	8
Mathematics	6	Must include credits in Algebra I (must be completed by the end of 8th grade), Geometry, Algebra II, and satisfy standards in Statistics and Probability
Science	6	Must include 2 credits of Biology and a course that meets the Chemistry or Physics standards
Physical Education	1
Health	1
Fine Arts	2
Personal Finance*	1	*Class of 2028 will have a Personal Finance requirement in grades 10-12 TBD
Electives	11
Total Credits to Graduate	44* of 48 credits

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Planning for College

Minimum recommendations for college preparation

Grades 9 Through 12 - Listed in number of years

What is your goal?
Vocational Technical	Community College	Traditional 4 Year College
Example
Century Dunwoody St. Paul	Century Anoka-Ramsey	Minnesota State Universities	University of Minnesota	University of Wisconsin System	Harvard Carleton
English – Including composition and literature
4	4	4	4	4	4
Math – Including Algebra, Geometry, and Advanced Algebra
3	3	3	4	3-4	4
Science – Including Biological and Physical Science with Lab experience
2.5	2.5	3	3-4	3-4	4
Social Studies – Including U.S. History and Geography
3	3	3	3-4	3-4	4
World Language
Desirable	Desirable	2	2 min.	2 min.	3-4
The Arts/World Culture
.5	.5	1	1	Varies	1

Note: While the chart above is a good guideline, it is recommended that specific college bulletins or websites be consulted for exact admission requirements.

Colleges consider the rigor of high school course loads when making admission decisions. Added credit earning opportunities may make a difference in admissions.

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