Graduation Requirements
| Graduating Classes of 2021 - 2026 | Graduating Classes of 2027 and later |
|---|---|
| English: 4 Credits | English: 4 Credits |
|
Math: 4 Credits
|
Math: 4 Credits
|
| Science: 3 Credits | Science: 3 Credits |
| Social Studies: 3 Credits | Social Studies: 3 Credits |
| World Language: 1 Credit | World Language: 2 Credit |
| Health/PE: 1 Credit | Health/PE: 1 Credit |
| General Electives: 7 Credits | General Electives: 7 Credits |
| Individualized Career and Academic Plan | Individualized Career and Academic Plan |
| 60 Hours of any combination of the following: | 60 Hours of any combination of the following: |
|
community service, internship, postsecondary
coursework,
|
community service, internship, postsecondary
coursework,
|
| or employment with a positive evaluation |
or employment with a positive evaluation
|
| TOTAL CREDITS: 23 | TOTAL CREDITS: 24 |
CREDIT EARNING OPTIONS
Students may earn a maximum of 3 Carnegie Units towards graduation from correspondence/online courses. Classes that are offered by DHS may not be fulfilled through alternative crediting options unless approved by Principal and/or Counseling Coordinator. No credit will be given for internships outside of CTE pathways, unapproved PE credits, or independent study. Students should contact their Academic Advisor for ore information.
SENIOR SPECIFICS
All students entering from outside the district must meet Durango School District 9R graduation requirements. Students who transfer into DHS from accredited high schools requiring fewer credits than DHS to graduate may be granted a waiver of general elective credits with administrative approval.
Seniors must complete one full semester at DHS to be eligible to ear a Durango 9R diploma. Students who enroll after the second semester has started cannot receive a Durango 9R diploma but may be eligible to participate in the graduation ceremony in May with approval from the Principal. They will be allowed to enroll in summer school (at their expense) to earn additional credits for graduation (if needed).