Missoula County Public Schools Graduation Requirements
Missoula County Public Schools requires students earn a minimum of 24 credits to graduate.
| (a) | 4 credits of English language arts; |
| (b) | 3 credits of mathematics; |
| (c) | 2.5 credits of social studies (includes one year of American History, one year of US Govt., and one semester of social science elective |
| (d) | 2 credits of science (includes one year of earth & space science and one year of biological science). |
| (e) | 2 credits of health enhancement |
| (f) | 1 credit of arts (music, drama or visual arts) |
| (g) | 1 credit of vocational/technical education. |
| (h) | 9.5 credis of elective coursework |
State of Montana Graduation Requirements
A school district can establish its own requirements for graduation. The minimum graduation requirements are established by the Montana Board of Public Education and are found in ARM 10.55.905. A student has to complete a minimum of 20 credits in order to receive a Montana high school diploma with 13 credits in the following courses:
| (a) | 4 credits of English language arts; |
| (b) | 2 credits of mathematics; |
| (c) | 2 credits of social studies; |
| (d) | 2 credits of science; |
| (e) | 1 credit of health enhancement, with 1/2 credit each year for two years; |
| (f) | 1 credit of arts; |
| (g) | 1 credit of vocational/technical education. |
