Coursework

Students will engage in a rigorous course of study and are required to complete 24 units of course credit across an assortment of content areas to prepare them for acceptance requirements at postsecondary institutions.

The coursework required includes the following: 

• 40 credits of English language arts

• 40 credits of mathematics

• 30 credits of science

• 20 credits lab science, 10 credits science elective

• 30 credits of social studies

  • Includes 5 credits of Civics, 

• 10 credits of physical education

• 10 credits arts or eligible Career & Technical Education (CTE) arts

• 80 credits of approved electives

class of 2027 and beyond...

New Graduation Requirements

Starting with our Class of 2027 and every graduating class after that, DPS has updated the graduation requirements. These requirements are four additional course requirements that count towards the 24 units of course credits required for graduation.  

• Financial Literacy (one of the options listed below)

  • Personal Finance ( 5 credits in social studies)

  • Financial Algebra (10 credits in Mathematics) 

• Cultural Competency (one of the options listed below)

  • Introduction to Ethnic Studies (5 credits in social studies)

  • Other approved existing elective course options

• The Power of History, Conflict and Healing (5 credits in social studies) 

• Comprehensive Health (5 credits in electives)

For more information about the graduation requirements, go to https://collegeandcareer.dpsk12.org/o/collegecareer/page/graduation-requirements