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Curriculum committee recommends raising graduation credits from 22 to 24 for incoming freshmen
Summary
Committee proposes increasing graduation requirements to 24 credits for the class entering in 2030 — adding one science credit and half‑credit increases in social studies and electives — to align with college/trade expectations alongside an 8‑period day schedule; item to return for approval in February.
The district’s curriculum committee presented a first reading recommending that graduation requirements for incoming freshmen (class of 2030) increase from 22 to 24 credits. The recommendation would add one full science credit (recommended course types were discussed), an additional half credit in social studies and an additional half‑elective credit.
Committee members said the change complements a proposed move to an eight‑period school day by expanding opportunities for students to take coursework that strengthens college and career readiness. The committee cited internal data: for the class of 2025, about 85 percent of students already earned 24 or more credits, and roughly 76 percent had three or more science credits.
Trustees asked operational questions about which courses would satisfy the extra science credit and whether the change would apply retroactively. Administrators clarified the change would be phased in for incoming freshmen only (it would not apply to current sophomores, juniors or seniors).
Next steps: the recommendation will be discussed at the curriculum committee meeting and is expected to return to the board for approval next month as part of the formal policy agenda.
