The graduation requirements set out in this policy will apply to the Class of 2010. Students who will be in the ninth (9th) grade for the 2006-07 must adjust their schedules for each school year beginning 2006-07 to satisfy the minimum requirements for high school graduation in 2010.

The minimum graduation requirements effective for the Class of 2010 are as follows:

The District will accept courses offered through Missouri's K12 Virtual Instructional Program (MoVIP) as units of credit meeting state and local graduation requirements provided however the quantity and quality of completed student works meets standards applicable to the District's traditional program. (See Policy Virtual Instruction Program).

Eligible students as defined in Regulation 2525 may pursue a timely graduation from high school through the School Flex Program. Eligible students participating in the School Flex Program will be considered full-time students.

The District will award credit to students who can demonstrate mastery of competencies for a particular course by successfully completing a district-approved mastery assessment tool.  Students demonstrating mastery of competencies for a high school course prior to entering ninth grade by successfully completing a district/state-approved mastery assessment tool may also earn high school credit that can be counted toward meeting all graduation requirements, including state minimum requirements.