High School Graduation Requirements | Minnetonka Public Schools

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Policy 613 - Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements - Class of 2025, 2026, 2027

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 either 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

Graduation Requirements Class of 2028

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 Algebra II, an equivalent, or higher level, as part of the three-credit requirement.
Science	3.0	One credit must meet all of the earth and space science standards, one credit must be a Biology credit, and one credit must be earned in either 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.
Personal Finance	0.5	Students must take a 0.5 credit course in personal finance in grade 10,11, or 12. There are two different course options that fulfill this requirement: Personal Financial Management (Business) and Independent Living (Family Consumer Sciences).
Electives	7
Total Credits Required	23.5

Graduation Requirements Class of 2029

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 Algebra II, an equivalent, or higher level, as part of the three-credit requirement.
Science	3.0	One credit must meet all of the earth and space science standards, one credit must be a Biology credit, and one credit must be earned in either 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 and one-half credits of Social Studies, including credit for a course in government and citizenship in either grade 11 or 12 or an advanced placement, International Baccalaureate, or other rigorous course on government and citizenship and a combination of other credits encompassing at least United States history, geography, government and citizenship, world history, and economics sufficient to satisfy all of the academic standards in Social Studies;
Personal Finance	0.5	Students must take a 0.5 credit course in personal finance in grade 10,11, or 12. There are two different course options that fulfill this requirement: Personal Financial Management (Business) and Independent Living (Family Consumer Sciences).
Electives	7
Total Credits Required	23.5