Graduation

To graduate from Fairmont High School a student must:

1. Take all state mandated tests.

2. Earn at least 45 semester credits (1 credit = 1 semester) in grades 9-12 in selected subject areas as defined by the School Board. The credits earned in each of these learning areas must be standards based and satisfy all local and Minnesota Academic Standards requirements.

3. Of the 45 credits, the following are required:

English/Language Arts 8 credits

Social Studies 7 credits

Mathematics 6 credits

Science 6 credits

Physical Education 1 credit

Health 1 credit

Music or Arts (fine arts) 2 credit

Career/Technology 1 credit

Electives 13 credits

Note: Any individual exceptions to the graduation policy will be determined by the Administration.