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Graduation Requirements-
Independence High School Diploma--230 credits
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One hundred and fifty-five (155) of the credits must be selected to meet minimum content/subject area requirements (see chart below).
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Courses may be used only once to meet graduation requirements.
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Students must pass district benchmarks.
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Independence High School graduates can participate in the Independence High School ceremony. All participants may wear a cap and gown.
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Attendance at Liberty/Freedom/Heritage during the Spring Semester of the 12th grade is required to participate in Liberty/Freedom/Heritage's graduation ceremony in June (student must complete a minimum of 30 credits during the spring semester).
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Content or Subject Area
Required Semester Units
English
40
Mathematics
30
Social Studies
30
Science(Physical and Life Science)20Fine or Applied Arts/Foreign Language
10Health/Decision Making
5
Physical Education
20
Subject Area Total:
155
Electives
75
Total Diploma Requirement:
230 total
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