Students must successfully complete the courses required by the Board of Directors (Board) and the Iowa Department of Education in order to graduate. It shall be the responsibility of the Superintendent of Schools to ensure that students complete grades one through twelve and that high school students complete 44 credits prior to graduation. The following credits will be required.
a. 8 credits in English/Literature
b. 6 credits in Social Studies
c. 6 credits in Science
d. 6 credits in Mathematics
e. 1 credit in Health
f. 2 credits in Physical Education
One-fourth (1/4) credit per semester toward the 44 credit requirement will be allowed for successful completion of physical education.
g. ICAP Credit (maximum 1 credit)
One-fourth (1/4) credit per year of attendance at AHS for successful completion of ICAP requirements
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.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A; 279.8; 280.3, .14 (2013).
281 I.A.C. 12.5,; 12.3(5) .
Adopted:
March 14, 1977
Date of Review:
August 8, 2022
August 14, 2023
Revised:
August 14. 2023
