Any 8th grade student enrolled in a high school course at a high school and/or a student taking a high school course taught by a high school teacher in the middle school may earn high school credit for such course work; provided that only high school elective credit may be awarded for successful completion of approved high school level courses. 

A minimum of 49 credits is required for graduation from the District. Each student must earn the minimum credits listed below within each designated subject area during Grades 8-12:

English: 8 credits
Grade   9 – English 1 & 2
Grade 10 – English 3 & 4
Grade 11 – English 5 & 6
Grade 12 – English 7 & 8

Social Studies: 7 credits
Grade   9 – U.S. History 1 & 2
Grade 10 – Human Geography & Intro to Economics
Grade 11 – World History 1 & 2
Grade 12 – American Government

Mathematics: 6 credits
Grade 9 – Math as Recommended
Grade 10 – Math as Recommended
Grade 11 – Math as Recommended

Science: 6 credits
Grade   9 – Physical Science 1 & 2
Grade 10 – Biology 1 & 2
Grade 11 – Science Elective

Physical Education: 4 credits

Human Growth & Development: 1 credit (option for opt-out)

Personal Finance:1 credit

Grade 12 – Personal Finance

Computer Science and Technology (beginning with the graduating class of 2027): 1 credit

Elective Subjects: 15 credits (class of 2027 and beyond), 16 credits (class of 2025 & 2026)

Total Minimum Credits Required is 49 credits

Seniors must meet all graduation requirements in order to participate in any manner in commencement exercises.

Being "on track" means you're on the right path to graduate on time! A student's on-track status is a key indicator in helping students understand if they will graduate on time. You are considered "on track" if you:

Pass all required courses for your grade level
Earn credits as listed below:
Grade 9 (Freshman): 13 credits

Grade 10 (Sophomore): 25 total credits

Grade 11 (Junior): 37 total credits

Grade 12 (Senior): 49 total credits in required subjects

Metro Community College and other Nebraska Community Colleges – Proof of graduation from an accredited high school.

Nebraska State College System – Chadron, Peru, Wayne – Proof of graduation from an accredited high school.

University of Nebraska System – UNO, UNL, UNK (in line with NCAA requirements) – See your District Student Handbook

Students and parents/guardians should research the requirements of each institution to ensure that students have selected appropriate courses.

English: 4 years, Fulfilled by Omaha Public Schools requirements
Social Studies: 3 years, Fulfilled by Omaha Public Schools requirements
Mathematics: 3 years

Algebra 1-2
Geometry 1-2
Algebra 3-4
UNL: One additional year of math beyond Algebra 3-4

Science: 3 years, Fulfilled by Omaha Public Schools Requirements
UNL, UNO, UNK: 2 years must be selected from Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Earth Science

Human Growth & Development: N/A

World Language: 2-3 years of the same language