Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements

To graduate from ISD 279, students must satisfy the following minimum requirements earned in grades 9-12. 

• 12 trimester credits in English

• 10 trimester credits in Social Studies

• 9 trimester credits in Science

• 9 trimester credits in Math

• 3 trimester credits in the Arts

• 1 trimester credit in Life Fitness

• 1 trimester credit in Health

Classes through 2027: 

• 19 trimester credits of electives

Classes through 2028 and beyond: 

• 1 trimester credit of Personal Finance

• 18 trimester credits of electives 

Total of 64 trimester credits

English 9     A __B__C__ 

English 10   A __B__C__ 

English 11   A__B__C__

English 12   A__B__C__

Nonlinear   A__B__C__

Geometry   A__B__C__

Algebra 2    A__B__C__

*Math pathways will vary and are not determined

  by grade level

Human Geography 9    A__B__

US History 10                   A__B__C__

World History 11             A__B__C__

Economics (Gr. 12)        __

Government (Gr. 12)     __

If a students take an AP Human Geography, the extra trimester of that course will be counted toward electives. 

Weighted Grading

ISD 279 high schools use a weighted grading system that adds a value of .34 to any grade of “C” or higher earned in an Advanced Placement (AP) course, and Multivariable Calculus. PSEO course grades are not weighted. Final transcripts will show both weighted and unweighted GPAs; report cards will show weighted and unweighted Class Rank.

Physical Science 9   A__B__C__

Biology   A__B__C__

Chemistry (OR Physics)    A__B__C__

Life Fitness    __

Health   __

Fine Art    #1 _____#2_____#3  _____

and: 

Classes through 2027: 

Electives ___/19 required

Classes through 2028 and beyond: 

Personal Finance __

Electives __/18 required

Credit Check:

Credit checks are conducted throughout the year during Foundations. Current students can check their credits and progress toward graduation at any time through StudentVue.  A student that believes they are short credits should make an appointment with their counselor as soon as possible to create a plan to recover credits.