Graduation

Requirements

Required Courses RHS (Classes of 2008 & 2009) RHS (Classes of 2010 and on) Regent's Scholars

(S.D. Opportunity Scholarship)

Math 3 3 4
Science 2 2 4
       
Fine Arts 1 1 1
Humanities 1.5 1.5 0
Social Science 4 4 3
Religion 4 4 0
English 4 4 4
Computer Science .5 .5 .5
Foreign Language 0 0 2
P.E.   .5  
Electives 4 4  
       
TOTAL CREDITS 24 24.5  
* In addition, students seeking admission to one of SD's public universities must also meet ONE of the following criteria:
  • An ACT composite score of 18 to 21, depending on the university
  • Rank in the top 60% of high school graduating class
  • Cumulative high school GPA of 2.6 or higher

*Students seeking Regent Scholars diplomas must have no final grade below a C in required coursework and an overall GPA of at least a 3.0

*Students seeking the SD Opportunity Scholarship (only available to students attend a SD University) must complete Regents Scholar requirements and must have an ACT score of 24 or higher