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Minnesota Graduation Requirements

Minnesota Graduation Requirements. Minnesota Graduation Requirements: Three Primary Components. Complete the State C ourse C redit Requirements Complete all State and Local Academic Standards Pass State Graduation (GRAD) Assessments. Disclaimer.

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Minnesota Graduation Requirements

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  1. Minnesota Graduation Requirements

  2. Minnesota Graduation Requirements: Three Primary Components • Complete the State Course Credit Requirements • Complete all State and Local Academic Standards • Pass State Graduation (GRAD) Assessments

  3. Disclaimer Graduation requirements for students are determined by the Minnesota State Legislature under Minnesota Statutes. Their requirements are minimums for graduation. On occasion, the legislature makes changes to these requirements. Additionally, parents and students should check with their local districts for their local graduation requirements, as they may vary slightly due to local additions or requirements.

  4. Completion of State Credit Requirements • Credit “counting” normally begins in 9th grade • Exceptions include circumstances where students may have accelerated their learning with high school rigor courses • A credit is equivalent to a student completing a full year of academic study in a subject matter • Local districts may waive certain requirements if students demonstrate mastery of the subject matter

  5. Completion of State Credit Requirements • 21.5 Credits are Required for Graduation • 4 Credits of Language Arts • 3 Credits of Mathematics • 3 Credits of Science • 3 ½ Credits of Social Studies • 1 Credit in the Arts • 7 Elective Credits

  6. Requirements for Mathematics Credits (3 Credits) • Subjects of Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics and ProbabilitySatisfy the Requirements • Students in the Graduating Class of 2015 Must Complete Algebra I by the End of 8th Grade • Students in the Graduating Class of 2105 Must Complete Algebra II as One of the Three Required High School Credits

  7. Requirements for Science Credits (3 Credits) • One Credit of Biology is Required • At Least One Other Credit Must Come from Physics, Chemistry, or a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course • The CTE Course Must Meet the Standards Found in the Chemistry or Physics Requirements • Agriculture Courses May Fulfill a General Science Credit Requirement

  8. Requirements for Social Studies Credits (3 ½ Credits) • Credits Must Include: • U.S. History • Geography • Government and Citizenship • World History • Economics

  9. Other Information Related to Required Course Credits • CTE courses may fulfill General Science, Mathematics, or Arts credit requirements. • School districts may require additional course credits or other requirements for graduation beyond the minimum required by the state.

  10. Completion of State and Local Academic Standards • State and Local Academic Standards are typically embedded in the coursework that students take. • Local districts may have standards which are not included in state standards. • Students, by virtue of taking and successfully completing required coursework, should also complete the required standards.

  11. Pass State GRAD (Diploma) Assessments Required GRAD Tests for Graduation • Written Composition • Reading • Mathematics

  12. Pass State GRAD (Diploma) Assessments • Retests Are Available for Students to Take • Special Rules for Mathematics • Students may receive a diploma without passing the Math GRAD Test ifthey: • Pass/complete all state and local coursework and credits required for graduation by their school board.  • Retest until they pass the mathematics GRAD or take at least two retests, whichever comes first.  • Participate in math remediation (tutoring) offered by the district.

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