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PLANNING FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION

To graduate from an Osseo Area school you must meet the following requirements:
45 credits in specified areas (as listed below)
19 elective credits
Meet State Graduation Testing Requirements
English Math Science Social Studies
12 credits 9 credits 9 credits 10 credits
(4 years) (3 years including (3 years, must include
Non-Linear Algebra, Science 9, Biology and
Geometry and Algebra 2) Chemistry OR Physics)
Life Fitness Health Fine Arts Electives
1 credit (taken in any 1 credit (taken in any 3 credits (see list below of 19 credits
grade 9 - 12) grade 9 - 12) eligible courses)

The following courses meet the Fine Arts requirements for graduation:
 Visual Arts: all courses offered through the ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Visual Arts department in
grades 9-12
 Music: all courses offered through the ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools Music department in grades 9-12

AND

Advanced Dramatic Literature Introduction to Engineering Design
Advanced Journalism 1 and 2 Journalism
Architectural Design Journalism Internship
Art of Film Movement Across Cultures
Basic Journalism Multi-Media Expressions 9
Communication Technologies 9 Photography B: Digital and Darkroom
Computer Gaming and 3-D Modeling Principles of Construction
Design and Production Technology 9 Radio and Television
Digital Photography Specialty Tech Lab Wood Technology
FACS 9 (North View only) Textile Art and Design 9
Fashion Apparel and Design Web Design 1 and 2
Gateway to Technology 9 Wood Technology
IB Diploma Programme Film Yearbook Lab
Interactive Multimedia for Business
Interior Design
Introduction to CAD
Introduction to Dramatic Literature (A, B)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR PLANNING

1. The school year in ISD 279 - Osseo Area Schools is divided into three 12-week trimesters.

2. As outlined in the Student Handbook, PASS/FAIL grading may be assigned to a student by administrative
actions only. These circumstances would include medical issues, hospitalizations, and other situations
deemed as appropriate by administration.

3. Weighted grades: ISD 279 high schools use a weighted grading system that adds a value of .34 to any
grade of "C" or higher earned in an ALP or AP designated course. Most IB Diploma Programme courses
also are weighted. There is no weight added to ALP social studies courses. Final transcripts will
show both weighted and unweighted GPA and class rank. Grade point averages are never rounded up in
the awarding of academic honors. This system of weighted grading was adopted by the ISD 279 - Osseo
Area Schools Board of Education effective July 1, 2003.
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