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Graduation Requirements

Students must earn at least 235 credit hours to be eligible for a diploma from Boone Central.  A typical full year’s course held every day for one period would give a student 10 semester hours of credit.  A course held for one semester meeting everyday would give students 5 credit hours.

 

Graduation requirements for students graduating in 2025 - 2026.

Graduation requirements for students graduating in 2027 and beyond. 

 

English – 40 credits to include

  • 10 credits of either English 9 or Freshman English
  • 10 credits of either English 10 or Sophomore             English
  • 10 credits of either English 11 or Junior English
  • 10 credits of either English 12 or Senior English

Mathematics – 30 credits

Social Studies – 30 credits to include    

  • 10 credits of World Studies
  • 10 credits of American History or American Studies
  • 10 credits of American Government/ Modern Problems or Civics

Science – 30 credits

  • 10 credits of either Biology or Life Science
  • 10 credits of either Physical Science or General Science
  • 10 credits of any other science class offered

Computers – 5 credits from the following list

  • Digital Media I
  • Digital Design II
  • Programming
  • Web Design

Physical Education/Health – 10 credits

Speech – 5 credits

Economics - 5 credits

Personal Finance - 5 credits

Electives – 75 credits of electives

 

English – 40 credits to include

  • 10 credits of either English 9 or Freshman English
  • 10 credits of either English 10 or Sophomore English
  •  10 credits of either English 11 or Junior English
  •  10 credits of either English 12 or Senior English

Mathematics – 30 credits

Social Studies – 30 credits to include    

  • 10 credits of World Studies
  • 10 credits of American History or American Studies
  • 10 credits of American Government/ Modern Problems or Civics

Science – 30 credits

  • 10 credits of either Biology or Life Science
  • 10 credits of either Physical Science or General Science
  • 10 credits of any other science class offered

Computers – 10 credits to include

  •  5 credits of IT Fundamentals OR Intro to Computer Science & Tech
  • Min. of 5 credits from the following
  • Digital Media I
  • Digital Design II
  • Programming
  • Web Design

Physical Education/Health – 10 credits

Speech – 5 credits

Economics - 5 credits

Personal Finance - 5 credits

Electives – 70 credits of electives

Total = 235 credits

Total = 235 credits

 

FAFSA Mandate - Beginning with the 2025 Graduating Class

As mandated by state law, all seniors will be required to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to meet Boone Central's graduation requirements.  Students may be able to qualify for an option to not complete the FAFSA if their parent/guardian or school principal (or their designee) approves.