Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Planning for graduation is an important part of every student’s high school journey. This page provides tools, resources, and policies to help students and families understand what’s needed to earn a Boise School District diploma.
Explore four-year planning tools, course and credit requirements, and key district policies—all in one place. These resources are designed to keep students on track and support informed decisions about their future.
We encourage families to review these materials regularly and work with school counselors to build a plan that aligns with each student’s goals.
Graduation Plans
Use this at-home resource to better understand how your counselor plans your student’s four-year high school journey.
Graduation Requirements
Looking for graduation requirements only? This document (revised January 2020) outlines all course requirements, including credits, limits, and alternative options, along with additional graduation details.
Graduation & Instruction Requirements and Policies
Looking for the full picture? This document brings together everything you need to know—grading and promotion, attendance and open enrollment, alternative pathways, athletics, graduation, and student records—all in one place.
Related Board Policies
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Graduation Requirements (Board Policy #2640)
The Board is committed to maintaining a rigorous core curriculum and student performance standards designed to promote student achievement. The goal is to prepare all graduates of the District to be contributing members of society. The Board believes that these high school graduation requirements are an important component of its commitment to students.
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Early Graduation (Board Policy #2643)
Any high school student who successfully completes the graduation requirements established by the State and the District prior to completing eight semesters of high school work, may petition the Board to graduate early.
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Graduation Ceremony (Board Policy #2644)
Students must complete all graduation requirements prior to the graduation ceremony in order to participate in the graduation ceremony. The Superintendent or designee may waive this requirement in extenuating circumstances.
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Required Course Offerings by School (Board Policy #2112)
Some courses may not be offered at every school due to availability of staff, student enrollment, and/or appropriate facilities.