The graduation requirements set out in this policy will apply to the Class of 2010. Students who will be in the ninth (9th) grade for the 2006-07 must adjust their schedules for each school year beginning 2006-07 to satisfy the minimum requirements for high school graduation in 2010.
The minimum graduation requirements effective for the Class of 2010 are as follows:
| Communication Arts | 4 units |
| Social Studies | 3 units |
| Mathematics | 3 units |
| Science | 3 units |
| Fine Arts | 1 unit |
| Practical Arts | 1 unit |
| Physical Education | 1 unit |
| Health Education | 1/2 unit |
| Personal Finance | 1/2 unit |
| Electives | 7 units |
| Total | 24 units |
Advanced Diploma Requirements
| Communication Arts | 4 units |
| Mathematics | 3 units |
| Science | 3 units |
| Social Studies | 3 units |
| Personal Finance | 1/2 unit |
| Practical Arts | 1 unit |
| Fine Arts | 1 unit |
| Physical Education | 1 unit |
| Health Education | 1 unit |
| Weighted Classes | 10 units (of the 26 required units) |
| Total | 27 units |
The District will accept courses offered through Missouri’s K-12 Virtual Instructional Program (MoVIP) as units of credit meeting state and local graduation requirements provided however the quantity and quality of completed student works meets standards applicable to the District’s traditional program. (See Policy Virtual Instruction Program).
Eligible students as defined in Regulation 2525 may pursue a timely graduation from high school through the School Flex Program. Eligible students participating in the School Flex Program will be considered full-time students.