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In order to challenge all students to use their minds well, DRHS recognizes the need for instructional time and support for students to meet with teachers who have opportunities to collaborate, plan and engage in professional development
HIGH SCHOOL REQUIRED COURSES FOR GRADUATION DIPLOMAS
The required courses are as follows:
COURSE TITLE |
WCSD
STANDARD |
STATE
ADVANCED |
WCSD
HONORS |
| English |
4 credits |
4 credits |
4 credits |
| Mathematics |
3 credits |
3 credits |
3 credits * |
| Science |
2 credits |
3 credits |
3 credits ** |
| American Government |
1 credit |
1 credit |
1 credit |
| US History |
1 credit |
1 credit |
1 credit |
| World History / World Geography |
1 credit |
1 credit |
1 credit |
| Arts/Humanities/Occ Ed |
1 credit |
1 credit |
1 credit |
| PE / HSROTC |
2 credits |
2 credits |
2 credits |
| Health or approved equivalent |
0.5 credits |
0.5 credits |
0.5 credits |
| Computer Literacy |
0.5 credits |
0.5 credits |
0.5 credits |
| Foreign Language |
-0- |
-0- |
2 credits *** |
 TOTAL REQUIRED CREDITS |
16 credits |
17 credits |
19 credits |
| Electives |
6.5 credits |
7 credits |
5 credits |
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| GRAND TOTAL |
22.5 credits |
24 credits |
24 credits |
| Required GPA |
|
3.0 on 4.0 scale
Weighted or Un-weighted |
3.4 on 4.0 scale˜
Weighted or Un-weighted |
* Algebra 1-2 and above
** Two credits must be in Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
*** Two years in the same foreign language
All diplomas require passage of all sections of the Nevada High School Proficiency Examination.
