Kentucky High School Graduation Requirements
Last updated on Friday, May 07, 2004
704 KAR 3:305 Minimum requirements for high school graduation.
Subject Language Arts
Credits 4
Courses English I, II, III, IV
Subject Social Studies
Credits 3
Courses Credits to incorporate U.S. History, Economics, Government, World Geography and World Civilization
Subject Mathematics
Credits 3
Courses Including Algebra I, Geometry, and one (1) elective as provided in the program of studies, 704 KAR 3:303
Subject Science
Credits 3
Courses Including life science, physical science, and earth and space science as provided in the program of studies, 704 KAR 3:303
Subject Health
Credits 1/2
Subject Physical Education
Credits 1/2
Subject History and Appreciation of Visual and Performing Arts
Credit 1
Courses History and appreciation of visual and performing arts or another arts course which incorporates such content
TOTAL: 15 required credits plus 7 electives (22 credits)
NOTE: A local board of education may substitute an integrated, applied, interdisciplinary or higher level course for a required course if the alternative course provides rigorous content and addresses the same applicable components of 703 KAR 4:060 (Academic Expectations). If a substitution is made, a rationale and course description shall be filed with the Department of Education.
Individual Graduation Plan: Each student shall complete a program that emphasizes career plans and courses a student intends to take. Can be altered by the student and parent. | 
