Rock Falls High School Graduation Requirements

· 20.5 Credits earned to graduate for class of 2009 (Grade 12)

· 22 Credits earned to graduate for Class of 2010+ (Grades 9, 10, & 11)

• ½ credit granted per semester for each class passed
• Goal: 6 Credits Per Year

SUBJECT RFHS-Minimum Recommended for Grade

Requirements College Bound

1. ENGLISH 4 (Class of 2012) 9-12

3 ½ (Class of ‘09,’10, ‘11) 4

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2. MATHEMATICS 3 w/Geometry 3 or 4 9-12

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3. SCIENCE 2 3 9-10 +

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4. SOCIAL STUDIES 2 3 9-12

· American History 1 11

· American Government ½ 12

· Civics ½ 9-10 +

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5. CONSUMER EDUCATION ½ 11 or 12

· Proficiency test offered

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6. DRIVERS EDUCATION ½ 10

• 8 academic classes must be passed in two

previous semesters to enroll in drivers ed.

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7. HEALTH ½ 9 or 10

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8. PHYSICAL EDUCATION 3 9-12

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9. ELECTIVES 4 ½ (Class of ’09) 9-12

6 (Class of ’10, ’11)

5 ½ (Class of 2012 +)

TOTALS 20 ½ for class of 2009

22 for class of 2010 +

Other Information

College admission and requirements vary by school and by major and take into account other factors such as ACT scores and class rank GPA. This listing is only a guide. Consult your college counselor or college catalog/representative for further assistance.