Lewisburg Area School District Policies	Printable version
217 Graduation Requirements 217. GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS The Board realizes that the successful completion of the requirements for graduation is an accomplishment worthy of recognition. The Board shall award a diploma to certify the graduation to each student who successfully completes the district's graduation requirements. The diplomas will be awarded at a public ceremony honoring the graduates. The Board directs the Superintendent to present annually for approval a list of students who are expected to successfully complete the district's graduation requirements. Courses of work and studies shall be approved by the Board as representing the instructional program assigned to grades nine through twelve. For exceptional students, this includes Individualized Educational Programs. The planned instruction shall be available for public review at the district Central Administrative offices. IEP's and GIEP’s shall be on file in the district Central Administrative offices and available for inspection by designated representatives of the Pennsylvania Department of Education. The graduation requirements and grade-required courses shall be listed annually in the Lewisburg Area High School Course Selection Guide. Graduation Requirements A passing grade in the graduation project as required by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and successful completion of the following is required for graduation: GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS A total of twenty-seven (27) credits are required for graduation. Students must obtain credits in these areas. AREA CREDITS English 4.0 (1 credit in each Grade 9-12) Social Studies 4.0 (1 credit in each Grade 9-12) Physical Education 2.0 (.5 credit in each Grade 9-12) Science 4.0 (1 credit each Grade 9-12) Math 4.0 (1 credit each Grade 9-12) Arts and/or Humanities 2.0 (2 credits - See definitions) Health .5 Electives 6.5 Total Credits 27 Arts - Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Theatre, Practical Arts and Crafts. Humanities - Subjects that embrace literature, languages, history, philosophy, or additional courses in English and Social Studies. GRADE LEVEL SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS GRADE 9 GRADE 10 1. English 9 (1) 1. English 10 (1) 2. Social Studies (1) 2. Social Studies (1) 3. Sciences (1) 3. Science (1) 4. Math (1) 4. Math (1) 5. Physical Education (.5) 5. Physical Education (.5) 6. 9th Grade Rotation or PSSA Prep (.5) 6. Driver Education (.5) 7. Electives (2) 7. Electives (2) Minimum Credit Requirement: 7.0 Minimum Credit Requirement: 7.0 Maximum Credit Recommendation: 8.0 Maximum Credit Recommendation: 8.0 GRADE 11 GRADE 12 1. English 11 (1) 1. English, Writing I or Practical Writing and one English Semester Elective (1) 2. Social Studies (1) 2. Social Studies (1) 3. Math (1) 3. Math (1) 4. Science (1) 4. Science (1) 5. Physical Education (.5) 5. Physical Education (.5) 6. Health Education (.5) 6. Electives (2.5) * See Note Below 7. Electives (2) * See Note Below Minimum Credit Requirement: 7.0 Minimum Credit Requirement: 7.0 Maximum Credit Recommendation: 8.0 Maximum Credit Recommendation: 8.0 * Note: No student shall be scheduled for more than one (1) study hall in any semester. Exceptions: SUN ACTC students shall be permitted to graduate with the following adjustments to the requirements until July of 2010. All other graduation requirements will be required as stated. 3 credits of Science 3 credits of Social Studies 3.5 credits of English 3.0 credits of Math Graduation Ceremonies 1. Participation in formal graduation exercises is a privilege afforded those students who have successfully completed all requirements for receiving a diploma. 2. Students may be excluded from these exercises for reasons outlined in the Pennsylvania School Code and local Board policies. References: School Code – 24 P.S. Sec. 1611, 1613, 1614 State Board of Education Regulations – 22 PA Code Sec. 4.13, 4.24, 4.52, 11.4, 11.5, 11.8, 11.27 Board Policy – 100, 102, 113, 127, 213, 216