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Sioux Falls High School Graduation Ceremonies for the Class of 2024
Ceremonies will be held on Sunday May 19th at the Sioux Falls Arena.
Lincoln High School
11:00 am
Jefferson High School
1:45 pm
Roosevelt High School
4:30 pm
Washington High School
7:15 pm
Twenty-two credits are required for graduation.
Language Arts:
Writing - 1 unit
Speech or Debate - .5 unit
Literature - 1 unit (must include .5 unit American Literature)
Language Arts electives - 1.5 units
Total of 4 units
Mathematics:
Algebra I - 1 unit
Mathematics electives - 2 units
Total of 3 units
Science:
Biology - 1 unit
Science electives* - 2 units
Total of 3 units
Social Studies:
U.S. History - 1 unit
U.S. Government - .5 unit
Social Studies electives - 1.5 units
Total of 3 units
Fine Arts:
Total of 1 Unit
Any Combination:
Approved CTE
Capstone Experience
World Language
Total of 1 unit
½ unit of Each:
Personal Finance or Economics
Physical Education
Health or Health Integration
Electives:
Total of 5 ½ units
*A state-approved advanced computer science course may be substituted for one unit of a science elective, but may not replace Biology. A list of approved courses is available at http://doe.sd.gov/gradrequirements. Students are required to meet the above High School Diploma requirements, also known as the ‘base diploma’. Students may earn advanced endorsements with their high school diplomas. A student’s personal learning plan must document a minimum of 22 credits that include the above requirements.