Traditionally, students will attend high school for four years in grades 9-12 (8 semesters) successfully completing all the established requirements. Special Education students must meet requirements as identified by their Individual Education Plan (IEP). Each student is to carry at least 6 credits each year with a minimum of 6 classes per semester and must complete 8 semesters of full attendance, unless released under School Board Policy 5464/Early Graduation. Information is available in the Student Services Department. Early Graduation requests must be made no later than the end of the 3rd quarter of a student’s junior year.
It is the policy of the School District of Greenfield, Wisconsin that the following are the requirements for graduation from Greenfield High School:
- It is highly recommended that each student carry a minimum of six (6) credits per year with a minimum of six (6) classes per semester and must complete eight semesters of full attendance, unless released under Policy 5464 (Early graduation).
ENGLISH
English 9
English 10
English 11
English 12
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4 credits
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
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MATHEMATICS
Algebra
Geometry
Algebra 2 or Math elective
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3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
P.E. 9
P.E. 10
P.E. Junior or Senior Elective
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1.5 credits
.5 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
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SCIENCE
Biology
Physical Science
Junior Science Elective
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3 credits
1 credit
1 credit
1 credit
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SOCIAL STUDIES
“World/Global” Elective
U.S. History
U.S. History 45
Economics
Social Studies Elective
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3.5 credits
.5 or 1 credit
1 credit
.5 credit
.5 credit
.5 or 1 credit
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OTHER REQUIRED
Health
Electives
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.5 credit
7.5 credits
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In alignment with Policy 5460 – Graduation Requirements: Each student must meet the above 23 credit graduation requirements prior to participation in Greenfield High School’s Graduation Ceremony.
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