Graduation Requirements & Recognition

Graduation for the 2022 school year

Location: Richwoods High School Gymnasium 

Date/Time:  May 21st at 4 PM

Duration:  Approximately 1.5 Hours

Tickets:  8 tickets per senior

*Live Streaming will be provided.

** If you have not placed your cap and gown order, please do so as soon as possible. 

Students are required to have 24 credits for graduation, within the 24 credits there are state guidelines for subject areas.  

  • English: 4 credits

  • Math: 3 credits

  • Science: 2 credits

  • Social Studies: 3 credits

  • Health and Physical Education: 2 credits

  • Electives: 10 credits
    *This reflects the career diploma pathway.

Promotion requirements include:

Students will be required to meet current promotion requirements as determined by Board Policy: 

  • Grade 9th to 10th grade - minimum of 6 credits

  • Grade 10th to 11th - minimum of 12 credits

  • Grade 11th to 12th - minimum of 18 credits

Academic Recognition at Graduation:

  • Cum Laude - GPA 4.00-4.49

  • Magna Cum Laude- GPA 4.50-4.74

  • Summa Cum Laude - GPA 4.75 or higher