Graduation Requirements 

Students must earn 22 credits which include the following requirements to 

graduate from Riverdale HS.

English 9, 10, 11, 12 

4 credits

Math to include 1 year of Alg 1, 1 year of Geometry content

3 credits

Science 

3 credits 

Social Studies

World History 1 credit (grade 9)

US History 1 credit (grade 11)

Civics .5 credit 

Physical Education 

3.5 credits

Health

.5 credit (grade 10)

Driver's Ed

.5 credit

(other information regarding the DE credit in the Program of Studies)

Consumer Education 

.5 credit (taken in grade 12)

Fine Arts/Vocational 

1 credit

Electives 

3.5 credits (Class of 2020 and beyond)

Students will be assigned the appropriate level using multiple data sources such as test 

scores and recommendations.  Administration can change a student's level 

as they deem necessary. 

UNITS OF CREDIT

Courses meeting one period daily for a semester earn .5 credit

Courses meeting one period a day for a year earn one credit

Credit exceptions:  Area Career Center courses earn 1 credit per semester or 2 per year