Graduation Requirements
All students are expected to meet the Traditional Graduation Pathway unless otherwise approved by parents/guardians, student, and the YVHS team for the Career Focused Graduation Pathway. The new requirements begin with the graduating class of 2024.
Career Focused Graduation Pathway |
Traditional Graduation Pathway |
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English - 2 Credits and Cut Score on Accuplacer or SAT; Additional English credits required until Cut Score is met |
English - 4 Credits |
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Math - 2 Credits and Cut Score on Accuplacer or SAT; Additional English credits required until Cut Score is met |
Math - 3 Credits |
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Science - 2 Credits |
Science - 3 Credits |
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Social Studies - 2 Credits including Civics and Genocide & Holocaust Studies* |
Social Studies - 3 Credits including Civics and Genocide & Holocaust Studies* |
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Health & Wellness - 1 Credit |
Health & Wellness - 1 Credit |
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ICAP/SEL** - 0.5 Credit |
ICAP/SEL**- 0.5 Credit |
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Senior Capstone - 0.5 Credit |
Senior Capstone - 0.5 Credit |
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Career Connected Learning Course*** |
Career Connected Learning Course*** |
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Electives - 14 Credits |
Electives - 9 Credits |
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TOTAL: 24 |
TOTAL: 24 |
*Civics Course and Genocide & Holocaust Unit required by Colorado Department of Education
**ICAP = Individualized Career and Academic Plan, SEL = Social and Emotional Learning
***The Career Connected Learning (CCL) required course may include an internship, work based learning, concurrent enrollment, or approved industry credential. The course counts toward credit in Math, Science, English, Social Studies, or Electives.