Credits toward graduation are granted on a semester basis. A semester credit is awarded for passing a class with a grade of D- or better for a period of one semester. A total of 47 semester credits are required. Students must meet all course credit requirements and graduation standards, as established by the state and the school board, in order to graduate from Deer River High School.
English (8 credits)
Mathematics (6 credits)
Statistics (1), Geometry (2), Algebra 2 (2), Math choice (tyically earned by completing Functions or CIS Statistics) (1)
Science (6 credits)
Physical Science (2 credits) Class of 2028 and prior
OR Earth Science (2 credits) Class of 2029 and beyond
Biology (2 credits), Chemistry (1credit) and Science choice (1)
Social Studies (7 credits)
American History (2 credits), World History (2 credits), Geography (1 credit),
US Government (1 credit) and Economics (1 credit)
Computer (1 credit)
Health/Wellness (1 credit)
Fine Arts (2 credits) - Band, Choir, Visual Arts, Beadwork, Nagamo (Drum) credits all fulfill Fine Arts
Physical Education (2 credits)
Electives (14 credits)*
*Class of 2028 and beyond
Personal Finance (1 credit)
Electives (13 credits)