Graduation Requirements

Graduation Requirements:

State of South Dakota

Baltic High School

4.0 Credits: Language Arts

1.5 Writing

1.5 Literature

0.5 Speech

0.5 Language Arts Elective

3.0 Credits: Advanced Mathematics

1.0 Algebra 1

1.0 Algebra 2*

1.0 Geometry*

*With school and parent approval, student may be excuse from this course for a more appropriate course. Student may be excused from Algebra 2 or Geometry, but not both. Student must still take 3.0 credits of advanced math.

3.0 Credits: Lab Science

1.0 Physical Science

1.0 Biology

1.0 Chemistry or Physics**

**With school and parent approval, student may be excuse from this course for a more appropriate course. Student must still take 3.0 credits of lab science.

3.0 Credits: Social Studies

0.5 World History

0.5 World Geography

1.0 US History

0.5 US Government

0.5 Social Studies Elective

3.5 Credits: Required Electives

1.0 CTE / Foreign Lang / Capstone Experience

1.0 Fine Arts Elective

0.5 Health

0.5 Physical Education

0.5 Personal Finance or Economics

5.5 Credits: Electives of the Student’s Choice

22 TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED

5.0 Credits: Language Arts

1.0 English 1 (Grammar & Composition)

1.0 English 2 (World Literature & Composition)

0.5 Speech

1.0 English 3 (Amer Literature & Composition)

1.0 English 4 (British Literature & Composition)

0.5 Senior Project Experience