Policy 601-R Graduation Requirements Regulations

A. A student must have earned a total of 60 credits in Grades 9, 10, 11 and 12 with a distribution of coursework that meets the standards established by the Wayzata Public Schools' School Board and which exceeds Minnesota state standards.

These credits include:

• 8 credits of English - sufficient to satisfy all academic standards in English.
• 8 credits of Math - sufficient to satisfy all academic standards in mathematics.

▪ Two of eight credits may be fulfilled through the completion of STEM courses.

• 8 credits of Science - including two credits to satisfy all the earth and space science standards for grades 9 through 12, two credits to satisfy all the life science standards for grades 9 through 12, and two credits to satisfy all the chemistry or physics standards for grades 9 through 12.

▪ Two of eight credits may be fulfilled through the completion of STEM courses.

• 8 credits of Social Studies - encompassing at least United States history, geography, and government and citizenship in either grade 11 or 12 for students beginning in grade 9 in the 2025-2026 school year and later or an advanced placement, international baccalaureate, or other rigorous course on government and citizenship under Minnesota Statutes, section 120B.021, subdivision 1a, and a combination of other credits encompassing at least United States history, geography, government and citizenship, world history, and economics sufficient to satisfy all of the academic standards in social studies.
• 2 credits of the Arts - sufficient to satisfy all academic standards in the arts.
• 2 credits of Physical Education - sufficient to satisfy all academic standards in physical education.
• 1 credit of Health Education
• 1 credit of Personal Finance and 22 Elective Credits

▪ For the class of 2028 and younger

• 23 Elective Credits

▪ For the class of 2025, class of 2026, and class of 2027

Students may be considered for early graduation upon meeting all the following conditions:

A. Have met all graduation requirements established by the school board;

B. The principal or designee shall conduct an interview with the student and parent or guardian, familiarize the parties with opportunities available in post-secondary education, and arrive at a timely decision; and

C. The principal’s decision shall be in writing and may be subject to review by the superintendent and school board.

D. A student may not earn more than sixteen (16) credits per school year.

• Adopted: July 14, 1986
• Amended: October 13, 1997
• Amended: March 25, 2002
• Amended: January 13, 2003
• Amended: September 8, 2003
• Amended: July 22, 2004
• Amended: April 9, 2007
• Amended: April 11, 2011
• Amended: December 10, 2012
• Amended: February 11, 2019
• Amended: March 31, 2023
• Amended: February 10, 2025
• Last Reviewed: February 10, 2025

• Policy 601 - Graduation Requirements