Graduation Requirements-Class of 2012, 2013, 2014

• English: 4 years (16 credits)
• Social Studies: 3.5 years, including US History, Economics, US Gov't, World History, Human Geography (14 credits)
• Science: 3 years, including one year of Biology (12 credits)
• Mathematics: 3 years, must complete through Algebra 2/Trigonometry (12 credits)
• Fine Arts: 1 year (4 credits)
• Physical Education: 1/2 year (2 credits)
• Health: 1/2 year (2 credits)
• FACS/Tech Ed: 1/2 year (2 credits)
• Electives: 22 credits (any class above and beyond the minimum requirement, like a fourth year of science, counts as elective credits)

        Total Credits: 86 Quarter Credits

Graduation Requirements-Class of 2015 & Beyond

• English: 4 years (16 credits)
• Social Studies: 3.5 years, including US History, Economics, US Gov't, World History, Human Geography (14 credits)
• Science: 3 years, including one year of Biology and a second year of either chemistry or physics (12 credits)
• Mathematics: 3 years, must complete through Algebra 2/Trigonometry (12 credits)
• Fine Arts: 1 year (4 credits)
• Physical Education: 1/2 year (2 credits)
• Health: 1/2 year (2 credits)
• FACS/Tech Ed: 1/2 year (2 credits)
• Electives: 22 credits (any class above and beyond the minimum requirement, like a fourth year of science, counts as elective credits)

        Total Credits: 86 Quarter Credits

State Testing Requirements:

Students in the class of 2010 and beyond must pass the MN GRAD tests in Reading and Writing. Students must also take the MN Grad Math test as well. However, there has been some legislative changes to the Grad Math effective June 2009. Please consult with your school counselor for specific details. For more information on state mandated testing see the Minnesota Department of Education website.

Class Schedule:

Our school is on a six period day semester schedule plus a 15 minute Advisory. Students will receive a final grade at the end of each semester (January and June), and earn 2 credits per class. Starting the school year 2011-2012, students will no longer receive a credit for Advisory.