High School Graduation Requirements
BP 6146.10
High School Graduation Requirements
The Superintendent or designee shall prepare for Board approval a plan consisting of district graduation requirements. Students shall receive diplomas of graduation from high school only after meeting the following district graduation requirements.
Graduation Requirements - Effective Date, Graduating Class of 2021
Graduation course requirements for a high school diploma are as follows:
Additional requirements include 100 hours or work experience or community service and completion of the State of Alaska Job Application.
* Note: The three units of credit in social studies must include one-half unit of credit in Alaska history or demonstration that the student meets the Alaska history performance standards. This requirement will not apply to a student who (1) transfers into high school after the student’s second year of high school; or (2) has already successfully completed a high school state history course in another state, 4 AAC -6.075. The three units in social studies must also include one unit of credit of American Government.
(cf. 5127 - Graduation Ceremonies and Activities)
(cf. 6164.2 - Guidance and Counseling Services)
(cf. 6184 – Virtual/Online Courses)
Legal Reference:
ALASKA ADMINISTRATIVE CODE
4 AAC 06.075 High school graduation requirements
4 AAC 06.721 College and career readiness assessment waivers
4 AAC 06.755-790 Statewide assessment program for students with disabilities
KETCHIKAN GATEWAY BOROUGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
Revision Date: 6/13/2007
Revision Date: 10/14/2015
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Revision Date: 2/26/2020
Revision Date: 1/11/23