Minnesota Graduation Requirements
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Minnesota Graduation
Requirements
Minnesota Graduation Requirements: Three Primary
Components
Complete the State Course Credit Requirements
Complete all State and Local Academic Standards
Pass State Graduation (GRAD) Assessments
DisclaimerGraduation requirements for students are
determined by the Minnesota State Legislature under Minnesota Statutes. Their requirements are
minimums for graduation. On occasion, the legislature makes changes to these requirements. Additionally, parents and students should check with their local districts for their local graduation requirements, as they may vary slightly due to
local additions or requirements.
Completion of State Credit Requirements
Credit “counting” normally begins in 9th gradeExceptions include circumstances where students may
have accelerated their learning with high school rigor courses
A credit is equivalent to a student completing a full year of academic study in a subject matter
Local districts may waive certain requirements if students demonstrate mastery of the subject matter
Completion of State Credit Requirements
21.5 Credits are Required for Graduation4 Credits of Language Arts3 Credits of Mathematics3 Credits of Science3 ½ Credits of Social Studies1 Credit in the Arts7 Elective Credits
Requirements for Mathematics Credits (3 Credits)
Subjects of Algebra, Geometry, and Statistics and Probability Satisfy the Requirements
Students in the Graduating Class of 2015 Must Complete Algebra I by the End of 8th Grade
Students in the Graduating Class of 2105 Must Complete Algebra II as One of the Three Required High School Credits
Requirements for Science Credits (3 Credits)
One Credit of Biology is RequiredAt Least One Other Credit Must Come from Physics,
Chemistry, or a Career and Technical Education (CTE) Course
The CTE Course Must Meet the Standards Found in the Chemistry or Physics Requirements
Agriculture Courses May Fulfill a General Science Credit Requirement
Requirements for Social Studies Credits (3 ½ Credits)
Credits Must Include:U.S. HistoryGeographyGovernment and CitizenshipWorld History Economics
Other Information Related to Required Course Credits
CTE courses may fulfill General Science, Mathematics, or Arts credit requirements.
School districts may require additional course credits or other requirements for graduation beyond the minimum required by the state.
Completion of State and Local Academic Standards
State and Local Academic Standards are typically embedded in the coursework that students take.
Local districts may have standards which are not included in state standards.
Students, by virtue of taking and successfully completing required coursework, should also complete the required standards.
Pass State GRAD (Diploma) Assessments
Required GRAD Tests for Graduation
Written CompositionReadingMathematics
Pass State GRAD (Diploma) Assessments
Retests Are Available for Students to Take Special Rules for Mathematics
Students may receive a diploma without passing the Math GRAD Test if they:Pass/complete all state and local coursework and credits
required for graduation by their school board. Retest until they pass the mathematics GRAD or take at least
two retests, whichever comes first. Participate in math remediation (tutoring) offered by the district.