Graduation Requirements
File: IKF
Meeker High School Graduation Requirements
Beginning with the Class of 2025
Graduation Requirements
In pursuit of its mission to ensure that all students reach their learning potential, the Board of Education has established the following graduation requirements based on state and district academic standards.
State Standards and District Academic Standards
The Meeker School District shall develop graduation criteria that meet or exceed the guidelines adopted by the state of Colorado. School district administration shall be responsible for developing the criteria for graduation. To receive a high school diploma from the district, students must meet or exceed the district's academic standards and measures required by this policy. Students with disabilities shall be provided access to all graduation pathways provided by this policy and shall have the opportunity to earn a high school diploma from the district.
Units of Credit Needed
A total of 24 credits during grades nine through twelve are required for graduation. A credit is defined as the successful completion of a course which meets a minimum of four days per week for a minimum of 50 minutes daily for at least 36 weeks or the equivalent. Successful completion means that the student obtained a passing grade for the course.
Student Course Load
The intention of the Board and Meeker High School is for students to be enrolled for eight semesters of high school and earn a minimum of 24 credits to graduate. All students must be enrolled in a full-time, seven-class Meeker High School schedule. Students who wish to take fewer credits in any given school year must obtain advance permission from the principal.
The Following Criteria shall Entitle a Student to a High School Diploma:
Achievement in district academic standards as demonstrated by mastery of the curriculum which may include, but is not limited to, daily classroom assignments, the state assessment program, the district assessment program, classroom assessments, and student participation in, and completion of assigned projects.
Successful demonstration of college or career readiness in English and math based on the Meeker High School’s College and Career Readiness Graduation Guidelines.
Completion of 24 credits in grades nine through twelve in the prescribed categories listed below.
The following courses/credits shall be required (total of 24 credits)
Required Classes:
Integrated Reading & Writing 1a & 1b (9th Grade)
Integrated Reading & Writing 2a & 2b (10th Grade)
US Literature (11th Grade)
English Elective Credit (12th Grade)
Required Classes:
World Studies: World Geography / World History (9th Grade)
US History OR AP US History (11th Grade)
American Government (12th Grade)
Required Classes:
General Chemistry (9th Grade)
Biology (10th Grade)
Science Elective: Earth Science / Physics, College Chemistry, College Anatomy, or AP Physics (11th or 12th Grade)
2 Credits Career Technical Education
Required Class:
Teen Choices
Required Classes:
Physical Education OR Weight Training
OR Participate in 3 Sports Seasons excluding Managing
Required Classes:
Spanish
At Least 2 Years of Spanish is Recommended for those hoping to attend a 4-Year College / University and earn a Bachelor's Degree
4.5 Credits Electives
24 TOTAL CREDITS
Repeating classes
After a course has been passed, no future grade or credits earned in the same course shall be used to determine class rank or grade point average. Classes with more than one level are recognized as separate courses.
Credit from other institutions and home-based programs
All students entering from outside the district must meet the district graduation requirements. The principal shall determine whether credit toward graduation requirements shall be granted for courses taken outside the district. Students who are currently enrolled in the district and wish to obtain credit from outside institutions, or through "online" programs, must have prior approval from the principal.
The district shall accept the transcripts from a home-based educational program if it is determined that the courses and grades earned are consistent with district requirements and district academic standards. The district shall require submission of the student's work or other proof of academic performance for each course for which credit toward graduation is sought. In addition, the district may administer testing to the student to verify the accuracy of the student's transcripts. The district may reject any transcripts that cannot be verified through such testing.
Independent study
Independent study, work experience and experienced-based programs approved in advance by the principal may be taken for high school credit. Administration shall develop guidelines for the acceptance of high school credit through institutions other than Meeker High School.
Years of attendance
The Board of Education believes that most students benefit from four years of high school experience and are encouraged not to graduate early. However, in some cases, students need the challenge provided by postsecondary education or other opportunities at an earlier age. Therefore, the principal may grant permission to students wishing to graduate early, provided the student has met all district graduation requirements.
College & Career Ready-Demonstrations
In addition to completing all required coursework, all Meeker High School graduates must also demonstrate College and Career Readiness by meeting at least ONE of the following requirements in both English and Math. These requirements were established by the State of Colorado.
Menu College and Career Readiness Demonstrations.pdf