Graduation Requirements

Joint School District No.2 high schools are accredited by both the State of Idaho and the Northwest Association of Accredited Schools. As a member of these associations, Meridian Schools meet the requirements for graduation as established by both of these organizations. Graduation requirements are listed below. The Joint School District No. 2 Policy Manual Section 603.20 outlines in detail the district policy on graduation.

Class of 2011

English 8 credits
Speech/Debate 1 credit /2 credits
Mathematics 6 credits*
Earth Science 2 credits
Biology 2 credits
Global Perspectives 1 credit
U.S. History 4 credits
American Government 2 credits
Economics 1 credit
Physical Education 2 credits
Health 1 credit
Technology 1 credit
Humanities
(foreign language, music, visual arts, drama)
2 credits
Electives 15+ credits
Total 48 credits

Students must also be proficient on ISATs and the Senior Project.
*Students must also be proficient in Algebra.


Class of 2012

English 8 credits
Speech/Debate 1 credit
Mathematics 6 credits**
Lab Science 6 credits*
Global Perspectives 1 credit
U.S. History 4 credits
American Government 2 credits
Economics 1 credit
Physical Education 2 credits
Health 1 credit
Technology 1 credit
Humanities
(foreign language, music, visual arts, drama)
2 credits
Electives 17+ credits
Total 50 credits

Students must also be proficient on ISATs and the Senior Project.
*Shall include instruction in Biology; Physical Science or Chemistry; Earth, Space, Environmental, or an approved applied science.
**Students must also be proficient in Algebra 1.

Class of 2013

English 8 credits
Speech/Debate 1 credit
Mathematics 6 credits**
Lab Science 4 credits*
Global Perspectives 1 credit
U.S. History 4 credits
American Government 2 credits
Economics 1 credit
Physical Education 2 credits
Health 1 credit
Humanities
(foreign language, music, visual arts, drama)
2 credits
Electives 24+ credits
Total 56 credits

Students must also be proficient on ISATs and the Senior Project.
*Shall include instruction in Biology; Physical Science or Chemistry; Earth, Space, Environmental, or an approved applied science.
**Students must also be proficient in Geometry and take 2 credits of math their senior year.