Students must earn a total of 17.5 Carnegie Units (35 quarter classes) in ten (10) prescribed areas of study. This requirement provides every student with a basic core of general education and meets all criteria established by the State Code of Iowa and the Department of Education. In addition, students must earn 10.5 Carnegie Units (21 quarter classes) in elective courses.
Students are encouraged to plan carefully and to enroll in those courses which best meet their individual needs and interests. Expanded course descriptions are available from the teachers to help students who need more information about specific courses.
Students planning to continue their training beyond high school should understand that specific tests may be required for college admission, scholarships, placement, or admission to vocational or technical schools. It is the responsibility of the student to make the necessary arrangements for these tests. Information on these tests is available in the school counseling office. Students are encouraged to discuss individual situations with their school counselor.
Students may enroll in a special project course after submitting a study outline and obtaining the permission of the high school principal, school counselor and a supervising teacher. This special project cannot be used to take the place of a scheduled class or course.
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