Academic Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Subject | Credits | Description |
English | 8 | Public Speaking, American Lit, 1 Lit Class |
Math | 6 | 2 Semesters Algebra |
Science | 6 |
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Social Studies | 6 | US History + Government (2 Semesters) |
Financial Literacy | 1 |
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Physical Education | 4 | 4 semesters |
Electives | 16 |
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Total | 48 |
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CLASSIFICATION
Sophomore | To be considered a Sophomore (10th Grade), a student must have 12 credits to begin the school year. |
Junior | To be considered a Junior (11th Grade), a student must have 24 credits to begin the school year. |
Senior | To be considered a Senior (12th Grade), a student must have 36 credits to begin the school year. |
CREDIT GUIDELINES | To be on track to graduate in 4 years, students should have the following number of credits at the end of each year: |
Freshmen | 12 Credits Total |
Sophomores | 24 Credits Total |
Juniors | 36 Credits Total |
Remember, in High School, you need to pass your classes in order to receive credits. If you get behind on credits, it will take you LONGER than 4 years to get your Storm Lake High School Diploma.