To be eligible for graduation from Underwood High School, each student must successfully complete the following requirements:
1. Minnesota Graduation Standards Basic Requirements - Pass the
GRAD portions on the high school MCA II assessments in writing, reading
and, mathematics.
2. Successful completion of grades 7 and 8. If the class is required it must be repeated if failed.
3. Local Credit Requirement - Students must successfully
complete at least 24.5 credits in order to be eligible for graduation.
These credits must include:
| Phy Ed/Health |
1 credit |
| Science |
3 credits (1 credit must be Biology) |
| English |
4 credits |
| Social Studies |
4 credits (.5 credit must be in Geography) |
| Math |
3 credits (minimum through Algebra II) |
| Economics and Personal Finance |
.5 (1/2 credit) Personal Finance
AND
.5 (1/2 credit) Economics |
| Fine Art |
1 credit (can be Band, Choir, or any Art class) |
| Electives |
7.5 credits (can be any additional class beyond those listed above in any educational area) |
Graduation requirements for students with an IEP, students with a
504 plan and students with limited English proficiency will comply with
Minnesota State Statutes and State Board of Education Rules.