At the RUSD Board of Education meeting held on February 5, 2019, the Board of Education unanimously approved the proposed change in the RUSD Alternative Education Diploma requirements. Beginning immediately, the graduation requirements for students graduating from Raincross H.S. will change from 220 credits to 180 credits in order to provide students an increased chance of graduating within the 4 years of high school. RUSD aims to support students, provide them the opportunity to transition into the next stage of their life successfully, and reduce the number of students who drop out. The credit requirement changes are as follows:
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Graduation Requirements
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RUSD
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Raincross H.S.
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English
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40
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40
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Math
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30
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20
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Science
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20
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20
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History/Social Studies
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30
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30
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Visual or Performing Arts/Career Technical Education/Foreign Language
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30
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10
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Physical Education
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20
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20
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Electives
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50
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40
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TOTAL
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220
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180
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