A student must successfully complete a minimum of 220 credits in grades 9-12 to graduate from the Boulder Valley School District. 100 of these credits must be earned in grades 11-12. Ten credits are equivalent to one full year of study in a specific subject.
Language Arts: 40 credits in grades 9-12
10 in Language Arts 9
10 in World Literature & Composition, grade 10
10 in American Literature & Composition, grade 11
5 in language arts elective courses, 9-12
5 in communication courses, grades 9-12
Social Studies: 30 credits in grades 9-12
5 in US Government in grade 9
5 in World Geography in grades 9-10
10 in World History in grade 10
10 in US History in grade 11
Math: 20 credits in grades 9-12
10 credits of which must include Algebra I or higher level mathematics
Science: 20 credits in grades 9-12
10 credits in courses designated as Life Sciences
10 credits in courses designated as Physical Sciences
Physical Education: 15 credits in grades 9-12
5 in Comprehensive P.E., grade 9
10 in elective P.E. courses, grades 9-12, balanced between individual fitness and team sports
Health: 5 credits in grades 9-10
Fine Arts: 5 credits in grades 9-12 (includes music or art)
Second Language Acquisition: 10 credits in World Language, Level 2 or higher; or, for ELL students, ESL Level 2 or higher
Practical Experiences: 5 credits in grades 9-12
The Computer Science/Applied Technology requirement may be fulfilled at the middle level by successfully completing an approved class. Class offerings vary by middle school. Check with your middle school office for classes that meet this requirement. If this requirement was fulfilled in grades 6-8, 5 credits in Business, Consumer and Family Studies, Computer Science, Applied Technology, or Technical Education are still needed to meet this graduation requirement.
Money Management & Personal Finance
Students graduating in 2010 and beyond meet this requirement in two ways:
- Evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
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B09 DOLLARS AND SENSE
B31 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING/BUSINESS ECONOMICS (MONARCH HS ONLY)
B32 WEALTH MANAGEMENT
B33 PRINCIPLES OF BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS (MHS ONLY)
B34 BUSINESS ECONOMICS (MHS ONLY)
B36 COLLEGE ACCOUNTING
B37 PRINCIPLES OF FINANCE
B42 FINANCE
B47 MATHEMATICAL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS
B51 FINANCIAL RECORDS
B52 ACCOUNTING 1
B53 ACCOUNTING 2
B54 ACCOUNTING 3
B60 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
B68 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
B81 MARKETING 1 |
H50 LIVING ON YOUR OWN YEAR
H51 LIVING ON YOUR OWN SEM
H54 LIVING ON YOUR OWN SEM. 2
H81 WAGE EARNING
I105 IB ECONOMICS SL
I27 IB BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT SL
OB42 FINANCE
OB52 ACCOUNTING 1
OB53 ACCOUNTING 2
OH51 LIVING ON YOUR OWN SEM
OT74 ECONOMICS
OT75 AP MACROECONOMICS
OT77 AP MICROECONOMICS
T74 ECONOMICS
T75 AP MACROECONOMICS
T77 AP MICROECONOMICS |
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2. Completion of the online course. See your school counselor for more information.
Additional Electives: 75 credits in grades 9-12
Community Service: A maximum of 5 credits of community service may be earned as an elective. Recommended: 75 or more hours of volunteer work equals 5 credits.
Independent Study: Independent study contracts, not to exceed a total of 30 units of credit, will be allowed for graduation credit. All contracts must be submitted in writing with prior approval by the teacher(s) and building administrator. The sponsoring teacher will monitor the project and determine grade and credit upon comnpletion of work.