A. Twenty-four (24) credits are required for graduation.
B. For transfer students, the credit requirement for transfer students will be evaluated on an individual basis.
A. All students are required to register for a minimum of 7 credits per school year. Students must also be enrolled in a minimum of 3.5 credits (7 classes) each semester.
B. The following specific credits must be successfully completed in order to receive a diploma:
English 4 credits
Social Studies 3.5 credits
Math 3 credits
Science 3 credits of biology, chemistry and physics
Physical Education 1.5 credits (unless medically excused*)
Health .5 credit
Financial Literacy .5 credit
*Physician statement, parent, physical education instructor, administrator, and counselor signatures required.
C. The following credits will be accepted by Monona Grove High School:
1. All courses offered by Monona Grove High School and alternative programs approved by the Monona Grove School Board.
2. Approved courses transferred from other public and private high schools.
3. Monona Grove Summer School courses taken for remediation after the student failed the course in the regular curriculum.
4. Correspondence or on-line courses for remediation of a required course that was attempted and failed in the regular curriculum. The correspondence or on-line course must be pre-approved by the high school administration and Student Services.
5. Courses provided by post-secondary institutions as part of the Early College Credit Program or Start College Now program. Students may enroll in an institution of higher education through these programs to obtain credit. Students should work with their counselors in order to sign up for such courses
In order to be certified for graduation and participate in the commencement ceremony, seniors must complete all of the following:
A. Complete courses;
B. Take final exams;
C. Take care of all obligations, including fines and disciplinary / detention time;
D. Meet the 24 credit and specific course requirements; and
E. Attend graduation practice.
If a student must take a correspondence course in order to fulfill the graduation requirements, all coursework and tests must be completed and verified by May 15, 2022.
All seniors are expected to participate in graduation exercises, including graduation practice and the commencement ceremony. If both the senior and his/her parents determine it is not their desire or intent to do so, however, a statement declaring his/her intent not to participate must be presented to the principal before May 1. No refund of the cap and gown fee will be made, and the decision not to take part in the ceremony is final. If a student orders a cap and gown and does not fulfill the graduation requirements, a refund will not be given. A senior may be suspended from the graduation ceremony if his/her behavior warrants a suspension.
A student wishing to graduate from Monona Grove High School after completing seven semesters must make a written request to the principal by April 1 of his/her junior year. The principal shall approve or reject each request on an individual basis. The 24-credit requirement for graduation from Monona Grove High School is a MINIMUM, and students are strongly encouraged to complete eight semesters of high school to be as prepared as possible for their post-secondary plans. Minimum requirements for approval of early graduation include:
A. A meeting with the student, parent, guidance counselor, and principal.
B. A plan to complete all course requirements for a MGHS diploma by the end of the seventh semester.
C. Verification of enrollment in a post-secondary institution or military service beginning immediately after the completion of the seventh semester.