Academic Requirements

Graduation Requirements

Subject

Credits

Description

English

8

Public Speaking, American Lit, 1 Lit Class

Math

6

2 Semesters Algebra 

Science

6

 

Social Studies

6

US History + Government (2 Semesters)                           

Financial Literacy

1

 

Physical Education

4

4 semesters

Electives

16

 

Total

48

 

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.