Graduation Requirements

Core Content:

A total of 46 credits are required for graduation. 

Specific requirements: 

English Language Arts  (9 credits): 

• English - 8 credits

• Speech - 1 credit

Speech credit can be obtained through other courses that meet the state speech requirement as approved by the local district. 

Mathematics (6 credits): 

• Algebra - 2 credits

• Geometry - 2 credits 

• Student Choice - 2 credits 

Algebra is met by taking Algebra Readiness and/or Algebra 1 or Algebra 2. AP Computer Science, Dual Credit Computer Science, and Dual Credit Engineering may be considered a math credit for students who have completed Algebra 2 standards. 

Science (6 credits): 

• Lab-based - 2 credits

• Student Choice - 4 credits 

May include Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry, Earth, Space, and  Environmental Sciences or approved Applied Science. AP Computer Science, Dual Credit Computer Science, and Dual Credit Engineering can be considered as either a math or science credit. A Lab-based science is one in which students are provided with the opportunity to manipulate equipment, materials, specimens or develop skills in observation and analysis and discover, demonstrate, illustrate or test scientific principles or concepts.

Social Studies (5 credits): 

• US History - 2 credits 

• American Government - 2 credits 

• Economics  and Financial Literacy- 1 credit

Humanities (2 credits): 

May include Visual Arts, Music, Theater, Dance, World History, World Language, or other humanities courses aligned to Idaho content standards for those subjects. 

Health (1 credit): 

CPR certification is required in the Health course. 

Electives (17 credits): 

An additional 17 elective credits of their own choosing as documented in an approved  learning plan.  At SROHS, the Senior Project is part of the 17 required elective credits. 

Additional Graduation Requirements: 

• Advanced Opportunities: Students have the opportunity to participate in options such as Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, Technical Competency Credit, or other such advanced  programs. 

• Senior Project: Senior Projects are required to include a project, an autobiographical letter, a resume, and an oral presentation by the end of grade 12 with guidelines set by school administration.

• ISAT 2.0- All 11th grade students must take the ISAT ELA, Math, and Science exams.

• Civics Test: All secondary students must demonstrate that they have met the state civics and government standards by successfully earning an 80% on the civics test or alternate  path. Successful completion of this requirement must be reflected on the student’s  transcript.

• Alternative Students: All Alternative Students are required to take these two courses: Physical Education; College and Career Exploration.

Graduation Participation: 

Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, students must earn a minimum of twelve credits of coursework through SROHS before being eligible to earn a diploma. In order to be recognized in the SROHS graduation ceremony, students must have met all credit, district and state graduation requirements. All school fines/fees must be paid in full. In addition, students currently under  suspension may or may not be allowed to participate. 

Middle School Credits: 

A student will have met the high school content and credit requirement for any required high school course if the course is taught  by a properly certified teacher and reaches a set mastery standard for that course.