Graduation Requirements & Grade Reporting

4 credits based on student's plan of study. 

3 Credits:

• .5 credit of Civics
• 1 credit of US History
• 1.5 credits of other social studies courses based on student's plan of study

3 credits based on student's plan of study. 

3 credits based on student's plan of study. 

1.5 Credits

• 1 credit in Physical Education
• .5 credits in Health
• The physical education credit may be acquired based on participation in fitness-related school activities and courses. Each season of CHSAA-approved sport or participation in Marching Band successfully completed equates to .25 credits. Up to one credit can be earned for fitness-related school activities and courses. This credit does not count toward elective credits. This credit does not carry a grade nor apply to GPA. It will be listed on the transcript as a course and the grade designation will be "P" for passing. 

7.5 credits based on a student's plan of study:

• Elective Courses: Any course taken that does not count for subject area requirements listed above is considered an elective. 
• Volunteer Community Service Option:  A maximum of .5 elective credit may be earned through volunteer community service or experience-based learning (internships, student mentoring, job shadowing, volunteer work) at the rate of 75 hours per .5 credit. Credits earned under this option must be relevant to the student’s plan of study and pre-approved through the school counselor. This credit does not carry a grade nor apply to GPA. It will be listed on the transcript as a course and the grade designation will be “P” for passing.

Student’s grades (A, B, C, D, or F) are directly related to student mastery of academic course requirements. They are permanent and do become part of the transcript. Coded comments can also accompany the grades. Quarter grades are computed and based upon all work and mastery of academic course requirements as of the last day of the semester.  Any retesting for work in the last two weeks of each semester will be completed on or before the last day of the semester as determined by the teacher.

All students and parents are encouraged to regularly check their grades using the Infinite Campus grading system via the student or parent portal. Regularly issued report cards, combined with scheduled parent-teacher conferences, serve to promote a process of continuous evaluation of student performance. Results of the Colorado State Assessment Program shall be included on each student's final report card for that school year and made part of the student's permanent academic record.  Results of the college entrance exam shall be included on each student's transcript. However, if a student retakes the exam at a later time at the student's expense, the student may request that the later results be placed on the transcript in place of the earlier results.

The goal of homework is to assist with student learning that is relevant to instruction.  Students will be provided with strategies and resources from teachers that will allow them to complete homework.  A student will not fail a course based solely on incomplete homework.

Early graduation is allowed provided all requirements for graduation have been met. Early graduation before the end of the seventh semester must be reviewed and approved by the principal and by the Superintendent or designee. Students who complete their work at midyear and are eligible to graduate shall receive their diploma at the end of the school year and may return to take part in the graduation exercises at that time.

Students who fail to meet graduation requirements at the end of eight semesters of attendance will be encouraged to continue in school until they meet graduation requirements or through the semester that they turn 21 years old, as permitted by state law.  Students who meet the requirements of the Accelerating Students through Concurrent Enrollment (ASCENT) legislation may continue to attend WCSD6 high schools for a fifth year. Students choosing this option must be college-ready, have an approved plan of study, take coursework applicable toward a degree or certificate, and have completed 12 college credits by the end of their 12th-grade year. Students choosing the ASCENT option will not receive their diploma until the completion of their fifth year. Students may, however, choose to participate in commencement ceremonies with their class. 

Transfer students will be held responsible for District requirements the same as WCSD6 students. Course work completed outside the District will be evaluated and approved for credit and for fulfillment of graduation requirements by the principal or designee. In addition, WCSD6 requires enrollment during the semester immediately prior to graduation and successful completion of at least three credits in WCSD6 unless an exemption is made by the principal.

To be eligible for a high school diploma, identified students with disabilities must meet objectives, appropriate for them, as determined by the Staffing/Individual Education Program (IEP) Committee. The IEP goals and objectives will reflect modifications of the regular curriculum.

English Language Acquisition (ELA) classes are an alternative English program for students who are limited English proficient according to District criteria. Language Arts graduation requirements may be fulfilled through ELA courses as deemed appropriate.

Foreign students sponsored by an approved foreign exchange program (J-1) will not graduate from a WCSD6 high school and will not participate in graduation ceremonies.

9th-grade students must be scheduled in courses every period of the day. Students in grades 10 through 12 may have one period per day unscheduled. In grades 9 through 12, students may not exceed full-time status. Extenuating circumstances will permit exemptions to these course load requirements and limitations as determined by the building principal or designated administrator.