The Colorado Department of Education sets guidelines for local districts to choose from and implement for graduation requirements. Weld RE-4 graduation requirements are listed in School Board Policy IKF. Our graduation requirements are in place to ensure our students are college or career ready. These requirements meet state standards, as well as admission requirements for post-secondary institutions.

Credits

A "credit" represents the measure of school credit earned for courses passed. Generally, one year’s worth of successful completion in a class will result in 1.0 credit being awarded, while successful completion of a semester-long class will be awarded 0.5 credits. Students will be awarded 0.5 credits over four years for the successful completion of Advisory.

Weld RE-4 students must earn a total of 26.0 high school credits with specific requirements in certain areas to earn a district-endorsed diploma. Additionally, all students in Colorado must meet minimum requirements in English and Math, as well as successful completion of your Individualized Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). Other options may become available to students based on changes in availability or legislation.

Courses taken outside of the district will be evaluated to determine if credit will be granted.

Required Credits

Weld RE-4 students must earn a total of 26.0 high school credits with specific requirements in certain areas to earn a district-endorsed diploma.

• Mathematics (MAT): 3.0 Credits Total
  • Please see your school counselor or math teacher for the progression of courses that meet this requirement
• Social Studies (SST): 3.0 Credits Total
  • 0.5: World Geography
  • 1.0: World History
  • 1.0: U.S. History
  • 0.5: United States Government & Civics
• Science (SCI): 3.0 Credits Total
  • See you school counselor or science teacher for the progression of courses that meet this requirement
• Physical Education & Health (PED): 2.0 Credits Total
  • See your school counselor, Health or PE teacher for the courses that meet this requirement
• World Languages (WLA): No World Language Required
• Performing Arts, Vocal & Instrumental Music, or Visual Arts (ART): 1.0 Credit Total
  • Meet with your school counselor or explore the Xello Course Guide for options
• Career & Technical Education (CTE): 1.0 Credits Total
  • Meet with your school counselor or explore the Xello Course Guide for options
• Electives (ELS): 8.5 Credits Total
  • Meet with your school counselor or explore the Xello Course Guide for options
• Advisory: 0.5 Credits Total
  • Students will be awarded 0.5 credits over four years for the successful completion of Advisory

Students must also have a complete Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP). If a student fails to receive credit in a course, there are several opportunities to earn the credit again.

---

Additional Requirements - Menu of Options

Additionally, all students in Colorado must meet minimum requirements in English and Math. Students must obtain one passing score in English and one passing score in Math in order to graduate. Below is a table of the current options. Other options may become available to students based on changes in availability or legislation.

English Minimum Scores:

• SAT: 470 in Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
• ACT: 18 in English
• Earned National Career Readiness Certificate through ACT Work Keys
• NextGen Accuplacer: 241 in Reading Comprehension, OR 236 in Writing
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB): 31 on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT)
• AP Language and Composition, AP Literature and Composition, AP Seminar, AP Research, AP Modern World History, AP Psychology, AP Government, or AP US History: 2
• An Aims Concurrent Enrollment course at the ENG121 level or above (or equivalent at another institution): Transcripted grade of "C" or higher
• Approved Industry Certificate
• Approved Capstone Project
• Approved Work-Based Learning (CTE Course or Program)

Math Minimum Scores:

• SAT: 480 in Math
• ACT: 19 in Math
• Earned National Career Readiness Certificate through ACT Work Keys
• NextGen Accuplacer: 255 in Arithmetic (AR), OR 230 in Quantitative Reasoning Algebra & Statistics (QAS)
• Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB): 31 on the Armed Forces Qualification Test (AFQT)
• AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, AP Chemistry, or AP Physics: 2
• An Aims Concurrent Enrollment course at the MAT120 level or above (or equivalent at another institution): Transcripted grade of "C" or higher
• Approved Industry Certificate
• Approved Capstone Project
• Approved Work-Based Learning (CTE Course or Program)

Definitions

• Accuplacer: is a system of computer adaptive assessments designed to evaluate students’ skills in reading, writing and mathematics. It is one of the tests that can be taken to meet graduation requirements by showing proficiency in English or Math.
• ASVAB: a timed, multi-aptitude test developed and maintained by the Department of Defense. This test is necessary if students are interested in joining the military. Additionally, it is one of the tests that can be taken to meet graduation requirements by showing proficiency in English or Math.
• Elective Courses: can assist students in exploring pathways or interests at the high school level.
• Quarter Grade: a mid-term checkpoint designed to inform students/parents of the grade standing midway through the course. Quarter grades are not separate grades that are averaged together.
• Prerequisite: courses that are required or recommended before taking certain courses.
• Required courses: specific classes that must be passed in order to qualify for a diploma.
• School Year: our defined school year consists of two semesters or four quarters. Final grades are awarded at the end of each semester.
• Semester: a semester is generally half of a school year.
• WorkKeys: an assessment that measures foundational skills required for success in the workplace. It is one of the tests that can be taken to meet graduation requirements by showing proficiency in English or Math.