GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must successfully complete the courses required by the Board and the Iowa Department of Education in order to graduate. Students who are in good standing and who meet the graduation requirements set by the Board are allowed to participate in the graduation ceremony and in senior activities. It is possible that students who are serving discipline at the time of the graduation ceremony or other senior activities will not be allowed to participate. Students are not required to participate in the graduation ceremony.
The Estherville Lincoln Central Community Schools Board of Education requires that students successfully complete the following courses to earn a diploma:
English 8 semesters (8 credits) Required: English 9
English 10
Speech
American Literature
Intermediate Composition
Science 6 semesters (6 credits) Required:
Physical Science in 9th Grade
Biology in 10th Grade
Mathematics 6 semesters (6 credits) Required: Algebra I
Or Its Equivalent
Social Science 6 semesters (6 credits) Required: 2 semesters
American History
American Government
Computer 1 semester (1 credit)
Physical Education 8 semesters (4 credits)
Career Technical Education 1 semester (1 credit)
Personal Finance 1 semester (1 credit)
Health 1 semester (1 credit)
Fine Arts 1 semester (1 credit)
Elective Courses 13 semesters (17 credits)
TOTAL CREDITS: 48
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Notes: Vocal Music Class, Treble Choir, and Band Class will meet daily. Students successfully completing the defined curriculum will earn full credit each semester for these courses with their letter grade from these courses being calculated into the student’s grade point average. Jazz Band and Swing Choir will be assigned a credit value of one-half (1/2) credit per semester. Grades from these two offerings will not be calculated into the student’s grade point average.
In order for students to earn the Fine Arts credit, classes must qualify as appreciation or skill building in the areas of music, visual art or the performing arts.
All Physical Education classes will meet on an every other day basis. Students will earn one-half (1/2) credit each semester. Letter grades will be assigned to designate the levels of student achievement with those grades being calculated into the student’s grade point average.
The changes graduation requirements will be phased in over a period of four years. This will affect the total number of credits needed for graduation. The following chart reflects the transition of credits.
Yr. of Graduation # of Credits Needed
To Graduate
Class of 2007 48 – No Change
Class of 2008 50 – Additional 2 credits used as electives
Class of 2009 52 – Additional 4 credits used as electives
Class of 2010 48 – Follow 8 English, 6 Science, 6 Soc. Science, 6 Math for Graduation
Beginning with the class of 2022, graduation requirements for special education students will include successful completion of four years of English, three years of math, three years of social studies and three years of science.Prior to graduation, the IEP team shall determine whether the graduation requirements have been met. If necessary, other special situations will be considered and alternative requirements required.
Legal Reference: Iowa Code §§ 256.11, .11A; 279.8; 280.3, .14 (1995).
281 I.A.C. 12.2; .3(7); .5; 41.10(9).
Approved: 10/86 Reviewed: 05/22 Revised: 05/22