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Graduation Requirements


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  Graduation Requirements
  • Independence High School Diploma--230 credits
    • One hundred and fifty-five (155) of the credits must be selected to meet minimum content/subject area requirements (see chart below).
    • Courses may be used only once to meet graduation requirements.
    • Students must pass district benchmarks.
    • Independence High School graduates can participate in the Independence High School ceremony. All participants may wear a cap and gown.
    • Attendance at Liberty/Freedom/Heritage during the Spring Semester of the 12th grade is required to participate in Liberty/Freedom/Heritage's graduation ceremony in June (student must complete a minimum of 30 credits during the spring semester).

Content or Subject Area

Required Semester Units

English

40

Mathematics

30

Social Studies

30

Science
(Physical and Life Science)
 
 
20

Fine or Applied Arts/Foreign Language

 
10

Health/Decision Making

5

Physical Education

20

             Subject Area Total:

155

Electives

75

Total Diploma Requirement:

230 total