Section 10-017. Graduation Requirements

Students will be able to graduate from Mulvane High School upon the successful completion of eight semesters of school at grades 9, 10, 11, and 12, if the following requirements have been met:

1. Math – 3 credits taken during grades 9-12. Revised by Board 9-14-98*.

Science - 3 credits, 1 credit of which shall be a Lab Science course taken in grades 9-12.

English - 4.5 credits, to include English I, II, III, and a fourth credit of approved Language Arts taken in the senior year, and .5 credit of Speech taken in grades 9-12.

Social Studies - 3 credits, including World Studies in the Sophomore year, American Studies in the Junior year, and ½ credit of US History/Topics and ½ credit of US Civics in the Senior year.

Health & Physical Education - 1 credit, taken during grade 9.

Fine Arts – 1 credit, taken during grades 9-12.

Approved by Board 12-9-91.

2. 24 approved credits shall be required for graduation from Mulvane Senior High School. The 24 credits shall include the specified 15.5 credits of required courses plus a minimum of 8.5 credits of elective courses.

Revised by Board 9-14-98.

3. Any exceptions to these requirements would be considered on an individual basis only, and would have to be recommended by the high school Principal and approved by the Superintendent. Questionable situations could be taken to the Board of Education by the Superintendent for consideration and review.

4. Students shall not be allowed to graduate from Mulvane Senior High School previous to the date of the graduation of their class (exceptions may be made for over-age students, subject to the approval of the high school Principal and Superintendent.)

Approved by Board 11-10-86.

Three credits of math/science and 1 credit of fine arts are effective for the Freshmen class of 2005-06.

Approved by BOE 3/27/06