HS Academic Requirements

Students in the grades 9 – 12 program must complete 54 trimester credits to qualify for graduation. (A credit equals the successful completion of one trimester of study or student mastery of applicable standards.) Those credits must meet the following distribution:

Language Arts: 8 credits in four years; 2 credits per year

Mathematics 6 credits to reflect course work in algebra geometry, and statistics and probability

Science: 6 credits including 2 credits in Physical Science 2 credits in Biology and 2 credits in additional science courses

Social Studies: 8 credits including credits in American/U.S. History, geography, economics, world history, social problems, FX and government/citizenship

Added Requirements and Electives (26)
• 2 credits in the arts (visual arts, music, dance, theatre, dance, or media arts.)
• 2 credits in physical education
• 2 credits in health education
• 20 credits of elective courses

In addition to the above requirements, students must also pass the State of Minnesota’s GRAD testing in reading, mathematics, and written composition in order to be certified for graduation/receipt of a diploma from the Sauk Rapids-Rice Public Schools.