MCPS Graduation Requirements
- 4 years of English
- 3 years of Math
- 1 year (or 2 semesters) Fine Art
- 2 years of Science (Integrated Science 1 & 2)
- 2.5 years Social Studies (includes 1 year of US History, 1 year of Government), and 1 semester of Social Studies elective)
- 1 year (or 2 semesters) Career and Technical Education
- 2 years Health Enhancement
- 1 semester Financial Literacy (Beginning with Class of 2026)
- 8 Elective credits
- Must complete 24 credits to graduate
If College bound add:
- 1 year Global Studies
- 2 years Foreign Language (must be the same language both years)
State of Montana Graduation Requirements
A school district can establish its own requirements for graduation. The minimum graduation requirements are established by the Montana Board of Public Education and are found in ARM 10.55.905. A student has to complete a minimum of 20 credits in order to receive a Montana high school diploma with 13 credits in the following courses:
- 4 credits of English language arts;
- 2 credits of mathematics;
- 2 credits of social studies;
- 2 credits of science;
- 1 credits of health enhancement, with ½ credit each year for two years;
- 1 credit of arts;
- 1 credit of career & technical education
- 1/2 unit of economics or financial literacy within the 2 units of social studies, the 2 units of mathematics, or the 1 unit of career and technical education
