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Students need to earn 24.0 credits to earn a high school diploma from Blue Valley.

Students are reminded to check with their counselors periodically. Review of progress toward achieving graduation requirements will facilitate timely completion. A student must have completed all graduation requirements to participate in the graduation ceremony (Board Policy 3430).

Courses are scheduled according to student’s choices. Please note the need for students to be very serious about their first enrollment choices. Changes will be considered on a space-available basis.

Early Graduation

Board of Education Policy #3450 states: “Students meeting graduation requirements and wishing to graduate early may do so. Students who graduate early shall be invited to participate in the graduation exercises conducted at the end of the school year in which they receive their diploma.”

Application for graduation after either 6 or 7 semesters may be obtained through the counseling department. Students are encouraged to talk with their counselors about this option early in their high school career.

4.0	English Language Arts
	1.0 English Language Arts 9 or Honors English Language Arts 9 1.0 English Language Arts 10 or Honors English Language Arts 10 1.0 English Language Arts 11 AP English Language & Composition 1.0 English Language Arts 12, AP English Literature or Contemporary Communications

3.0	Social Studies
	1.0 Modern World History or AP European History 1.0 U.S. History or AP U.S. History 0.5 American Government or AP United States Government & Politics 0.5 Social Studies Elective

3.0	Laboratory Science
	1.0 Biology, Honors Biology or AP Biology 1.0 Earth Space Science, Physical Science, Astronomy, Meteorology, Chemistry, Honors Chemistry, Advanced Placement Chemistry, Physics, Advanced Placement Physics 1, Advanced Placement Physics 2 or Advanced Placement Environmental Science 1.0 Science Elective

3.0	Mathematics
1.0	Physical Education
0.5	Health & Well-Being
1.0	Technology Click here to view a list of eligible courses.
1.0	Fine Arts Click here to view a list of eligible courses.
7.5	Electives
24.0	TOTAL CREDITS