Students must successfully complete the courses required by the Board and Iowa Department of Education in order to graduate.
It is the responsibility of the superintendent to ensure that students complete grades one through twelve and that high school students complete 52 credits prior to graduation from Nevada High School or 38 credits in order to graduate from the Nevada Alternative Program.
The following credits will be required for graduation from Nevada High School:
| Fine Arts/Vocational | 2 credits (credits may be earned in either Fine Arts or Vocational or a combination of both) |
|---|---|
| Language Arts | 8 credits (English 9 or Honors English 9), Essentials of Communication, Written Communications. One credit is required from each of the following areas: Writing, Literature. |
| Mathematics | 6 credits |
| Physical Education | 4 credits (one credit per year unless waived) |
| Science | 6 credits (Integrated Science and Biology are required) |
| Social Studies | 6 credits (World History, American History, American Government and Psychology or Sociology are required) |
| Financial Literacy | 1 credit (must complete one term of a financial literacy course) |
| Electives | 19 Credits |
| Must complete CPR Course that could lead to certification in CPR |
The following credits will be required in order to graduate from the Nevada Alternative Program:
| Fine Arts/Vocational | 2 credits |
|---|---|
| Language Arts | 8 credits (6 General English, 1 Writing, 1 Literature) |
| Mathematics | 6 credits |
| Physical Education | 4 credits (May be waived or filled with Health credit) |
| Science | 6 credits |
| Social Studies | 6 credits (1 Government, 2 American History, 1 Psychology or Sociology, 2 Other) |
| Financial Literacy | 1 credit (must complete one term of a financial literacy course) |
| Electives | 5 Credits |
| Must complete CPR Course that could lead to certification in CPR |
Students enrolled in a junior officers’ training corp will receive 1/8th physical education credit for each semester the student is enrolled in the program.
The required courses of study will be reviewed by the Board annually.
Graduation requirements for special education students will be in accordance with the prescribed course of study as described in their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Each student’s IEP will include a statement of the projected date of graduation at least 18 months in advance of the projected date and the criteria to be used in determining whether graduation will occur. Prior to the special education student’s graduation, the IEP team will determine whether the graduation criteria have been met.
Prior to graduation, the district will advise students on how to successfully complete the free application for federal student aid.
Legal Reference:
Iowa Code §§ 256.7, 11, .41; 279.8; 279.61; 280.3, .14.
281 I.A.C. 12.3(5); 12.5
Cross Reference:
505 Student Scholastic Achievement
Approved: July 1, 1989
Reviewed: July 18, 2022
Revised: August 1, 2022