High School Graduation Requirements
South Dakota's current requirements for graduation were passed by the Board of Education Standards on July 16, 2018. Those requirements are outlined in South Dakota Administrative Rule 24:43:11. The requirements include a base of required coursework and the ability for students to earn endorsements on top of that base. The requirements are designed to provide flexibility for students to meet their postsecondary and career aspirations within a framework of general requirements.
Documents and Links
Contacts
- 18 Compulsory School Age
Carol Uecker, 605-773-4771 - Advanced Computer Science Replacing a Science Elective,
Terri Mehlhaff, 605-679-6987 - Advanced & Advanced Honors Endorsements
Tracia Rentsch, 605-220-6612 - Advanced Career Endorsement
Tracia Rentsch, 605-220-6612 - Career and Technical Education
Division of CTE, 605-773-3423 - Course Codes
Melissa Bothun, 605-295-0433 - Course Content Standards
Vera Van Winkle, 605-773-0871 - Course Requirements to Graduate
Tracia Rentsch, 605-220-6612 - Dual Credit
Tracia Rentsch, 605-220-6612 - English Language Arts, World Language, Fine Arts
Patti Lager, 605-295-0335 - Social Studies
Melissa Bothun, 605-295-0433 - Alternative Instruction Notification (Home School)
Carol Uecker, 605-773-4771 - Industry Recognized Credentials
Kristin Larson, 605-295-1930 - Math, Health Education, Physical Education, Science
Terri Mehlhaff, 605-679-6987 - Online Courses
Melissa Bothun, 605-295-0433 - Office of Special Ed Programs, 605-773-3678
- Teacher Certification
certification@state.sd.us, 605-773-2490 - Transcripts, Listing Earned Advanced Endorsements and Industry-Recognized Credentials
Teri Jung, 605-773-8197