PAYETTE
RIVER
TECHNICAL ACADEMY
Graduation Requirements
1. EARN A TOTAL OF 48 SEMESTER CREDITS (must be earned in institutions accredited or accepted by the Idaho State Department of Education) INCLUDING:
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8 credits of English:
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English 9A and 9B
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English 10A and 10B
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English 11A and 11B
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English 12A and 12 B
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1 credit of Speech
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6 credits of Math:
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Algebra I is the lowest level that counts towards these credits
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2 credits must be earned during senior year
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Students must complete at least Algebra I and Geometry
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6 credits of Science:
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2 credits of Biology
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4 credits of other science courses
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7 credits of Social Studies:
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1 credit of US History 1
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2 credits of US History 2
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2 credits of US Government
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1 credit of Economics
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1 credit of Personal/Family Finance
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2 credits of Humanities:
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All non-required social studies courses count as humanities (including World History)
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Other humanities subject areas include foreign languages, world cultures, music, theater arts, visual arts, and graphic communications
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1 credit of Health
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1 credit of required PE
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2 credits of other PE electives
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14 credits of electives
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Any coursework taken in the core academic areas that are above and beyond the graduation requirements can count as elective credits.
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2. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A SENIOR PROJECT.
3. PASS THE IDAHO STANDARD ACHIEVEMENT TESTS (ISAT) OR FULFILL AN ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT.
4. COMPLETE AT LEAST FOUR PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSES