Completing High School

There are two ways to complete high school. Students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) can earn a high school diploma or a certificate of completion. Both options allow students to participate in graduation activities and enroll in community college.

For a high school diploma, students need to complete the following:

• 40 units of English
• 20 units of math, including the algebra (Math 1) requirement
• 5 units of life science
• 5 units of physical science
• 10 science electives
• 10 units of US history
• 10 units of world history
• 10 units of political economics
• 5 units of health
• 10 units of a language or art
• 70 units of electives
• 20 units of PE

For a certificate of completion, student need to complete the following:

• Students must complete at least 40 credits of English (at case carrier’s discretion)
• Students must complete at least 20 credits of Math (at case carrier’s discretion)
• Students will attend school at least 90% of the time out of the total days enrolled.
• Students will have no more than 2 unexcused absences for each class per semester.
• Students will complete homework assignments within 90% of the time.
• Students will seek additional assistance through tutorial, lunch and after school.
• Students will demonstrate positive class participation.
• Students will take ALL quizzes/tests. Quizzes and tests may be modified based on case carrier discretion.
• Students can earn high school credit or Modified Grades as needed in general education classes.
• Students will have no detentions at completion of 4 years of high school
• Students will demonstrate IHS Values: Honoring Yourself and Others, Integrity, and Social Responsibility.
• Students will pass all classes with a pass or a D- (60%) or higher.

If students are planning on going directly to a 4-year university the general requirements are as follow: