Graduation Requirements
It shall be the policy of Johnson County Central High School that to receive a diploma from Johnson County Central High School a student must fully complete all requirements for graduation and complete other administrative requirements or conditions. Only students who meet all requirements for a diploma will be eligible to participate in commencement exercises. Successful completion of a student’s I.E.P. goals and objectives shall qualify that student for completion of graduation requirements. Requirements for graduation are set as follows:
| Language Arts | 50 hours (at least 40 hours of English is required) |
| Social Science | 30 hours (must have 10 hours of either Geography or World History, and 10 hours each of American History and American Government) |
| Science | 30 hours (must have 10 hours each of General Science and Biology I) |
| Mathematics | 30 hours (must take a math class during 9th, 10, and 11th grade years) |
| Physical Education | 10 hours (must have 5 hours of Physical Education 9 and 5 hours of Health 9) |
| Fine Arts | 10 hours |
If a student’s individualized education plan (I.E.P.) requires education beyond his/her senior year, the student may be allowed to participate in commencement exercises but a diploma from Johnson County Central High School will be awarded only on completion of the I.E.P. or discontinuation of educational services.
