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Requirements Chart

Requirements Chart

 

Graduation Requirements
Content Area INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN CAREER
PREPARATION		 TECH COLLEGE
PREPARATION		 COLLEGE/ UNIVERSITY
PREPARATION
English 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits 4 Credits
Mathematics 2 Credits 3 Credits

 

3 Credits
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, OR

Algebra I, Technical Math I & II, OR

Integrated Mathematics I, II, & III

4 Credits
Algebra I & II, Geometry, and higher level math course with Algebra II as prerequisite; OR

Integrated Mathematics and a credit beyond Integrated Mathematics III
Science 2 Credits

3 Credits
Physical Science, Biology, and 1 other science
Social Studies 2 Credits 3 Credits
Government/ Economics (Civics and Economics), US History, World Studies
Second Language

Not required

 2 Credits in the same language
Computer
Skills		 1 Credit

3 Credits
Key boarding, and two computer electives

Health and Physical Education 1/2 Credit

3 Credits
1 Health and 2 Physical Education
Career
Technical		 Not required 4 Credits in Career/ Technical
Select courses appropriate for career pathway to include a second level (advanced) course; OR 		4 Credits
Select courses appropriate for career pathway to include a second level (advanced) course		 Not required
Arts Education (Dance, Music, Theatre Arts, Visual Arts) 1/2 Credit 4 Credits in an Arts Discipline
Select courses appropriate for an arts education pathway to include an advanced course

1 Credit

Recommend at least one credit in an arts discipline for

those not in an arts education pathway
Electives or other requirements 12 Elective Credits

3 Elective Credits

3 Elective Credits

Examples of electives include JROTC, CAP Cadet Programs,

and other courses that are of interest to the student.
Total Credits 25 Credits plus any local requirements
  Submit completed education portfolio (see transcript requirements)

Parents must sign graduation application affirming that the student is ready for graduation.

Required only for students less than 21 years of age at the time of graduation

NOTE: Colorado requirements for home schooled students included: civil government of Colorado and the United States (with the contributions of minority groups); honor and use of the flag; effects of alcohol and drug use with emphasis on the nonuse by school age children, and their illegality; and federal constitution no later than seventh grade and into high school