Gooding Jt. School District 231

INSTRUCTION 2705

High School Graduation Requirements STEM Diploma

The Board may award a STEM Diploma to every student enrolled in the District who meets the requirements of graduation established by the District and also completes the following:

1. Eight credits in mathematics;

2. Eight credits in science; and

3. Five credits in the students’ choice of any or all subjects of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics.

Students who have completed eight or more credits in mathematics that include algebra II or a higher-level mathematics class before the student’s senior year are not required to take a

mathematics class in the student’s senior year.

The official transcript will indicate the specific courses taken and level of achievement.

Cross Reference: 2700 High School Graduation Requirements 2700P High School Graduation Requirements

Legal Reference: I.C. § 33-523 STEM Diploma

I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.01.250.02 Required Attendance

I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.01.350 Early Graduation

I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.03.105 High School Graduation Requirements

I.D.A.P.A. 08.02.03.1802 STEM Diploma Math Exemption

Policy History: Adopted on: 9/11/18 Revised on:

2705-1 (ISBA 8/18 UPDATE)