Graduation Requirements
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Graduation Requirements
To receive a Minnetonka High School diploma, students must fulfill the following requirements:
- Complete the following required course credits (0.5 credits = one semester)
Subject | Credits | Notes |
Arts |
1.0 |
Students can fulfill the Arts credit through a variety of classes. This credit can be fulfilled in any grade, so look ahead and choose the course(s) that best match your interests. See Arts Credit Course List. |
English | 4.0 |
|
Math | 3.0 |
Students must complete Higher Algebra, an equivalent, or higher level, as part of the three-credit requirement.
|
Science | 3.0 |
One credit must be a biology credit, and one credit must be earned in Chemistry or Physics.
|
Health | 0.5 |
Health Education is embedded into the educational program throughout our students' four years. Successful completion of the entire four-year health program is required for graduation. (Students do not register for Health; all students are automatically enrolled.)
|
Physical Education | 1.0 |
Students can complete their 1.0 PE credit any time in their four years of high school through a variety of options.
|
Social Studies | 3.5 |
Three credits must follow the 9th through 11th grade sequence; 0.5 credits must be in either the 12th grade Global Studies/Economics G course, or an elective AP/IB course. Psychology G or Sociology G may be taken in addition to 3.5, but will not fulfill the graduation requirements for Social Studies. |
Electives | 6.5 | |
Total Credits Required | 22.5 |
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Phil Trout
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