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BVSD Graduation Requirements220 credit hours must be earned in areas listed below. Ten credits are equivalent to one full year of credit in a specific subject.
Language Arts: 40 credits in grades 9-12
10 in Language Arts grade 9 10 in Language Arts grade 10 10 in Language Arts grade 11 5 in language arts elective courses, 9-12 5 in communication courses, 9-12 Social Studies: 30 credits in grades 9-12 5 in US Government in grade 9 5 in World Geography in grades 9-10 10 in World History in grade 10 10 in US History in grade 11 Math: 20 credits in grades 9-12 10 credits of which must include Algebra I or higher level mathematics Science: 20 credits in grades 9-12 10 credits in courses designated as Life Sciences 10 credits in courses designated as Physical Sciences Physical Education: 15 credits in grades 9-12 5 in Comprehensive P.E. grade 9 10 in elective P.E. courses, grades 9-12, balanced between individual fitness and team sports Health: 5 credits in grades 9-10 Fine Arts: 5 credits in grades 9-12 (includes music or art) Second Language Acquisition: 10 credits in World Language, Level 2 or higher; or, for ELL students, ESL Level 2 or higher Practical Experiences: 5 credits in grades 9-12 The Computer Science/Applied Technology requirement may be fulfilled at the middle level by successfully completing an approved class. Class offerings vary by middle school. Check with your middle school office for classes that meet this requirement. If this requirement was fulfilled in grades 6-8, 5 credits in Business, Consumer and Family Studies, Computer Science, Applied Technology, or Technical Education are still needed to meet this graduation requirement. 
Class of 2021 & Beyond: In addition to earning at least 220 credits in coursework, students must also pass a competency-based assessment in English and a competency-based assessment in math. BVSD has adopted the menu of options from the Colorado Department of Education. The available options include achieving minimum scores on national assessments, completing industry certifications, a capstone project, and/or specific performance assessments. It is very important to understand that students can meet these minimum competencies in a combination of measures. In other words, if a student earns the minimum score (or higher) on an assessment (i.e. SAT, ACT, AP or IB) for English but not for math, the student can demonstrate competency in math using a different measure, including another assessment or a performance measure (capstone, industry certificate, performance assessment). More info
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Specific courses that meet graduation requirements
Money Management & Personal Finance
Evidence of successful completion of one of the following courses:
Computer Science/Applied Technology requirement can be met in Middle School with the following classes
If the student HAS NOT met the computer science/applied technology requirement in middle school, the student must successfully complete 5 credits in computer science OR applied technology in grades 9-12. High School Classes that fulfill this requirement are:
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