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 2009
| English |
8 credits |
| Speech/Debate |
1 credit |
| Mathematics |
4 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 |
10-12 credits |
| Total |
42 credits |
Students must also be proficient on ISATs and the Senior Project.
*Students must also be proficient in Algebra.
Class of 2010
| English |
8 credits |
| Speech/Debate |
1 credit |
| 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 |
13 + credits |
| Total |
46 credits |
Students must also be proficient on ISATs and the Senior Project.
*Students must also be proficient in Algebra.
Class of 2011
| English |
8 credits |
| Speech/Debate |
1 credit |
| Mathematics |
6 credits* |
| Earth Science |
2 credits |
| Biology |
2 credits |
| Lab Science |
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 |
13+ 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 |
8 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 |
13+ 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 Geometry.
Class of 2013
| English |
8 credits |
| Speech/Debate |
1 credit |
| Mathematics |
8 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 |
Humanities
(foreign language, music, visual arts, drama) |
2 credits |
| Electives |
20+ 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.
