Graduation Requirements

The Board of Education sets the graduation requirements for students in all SVVSD schools. Below is a summary to give you the basic information, not the full policy or requirements.

Class of 2021+

Minimum of 24.5 total credits

4 credits of English

3 credits of Science

3 credits of Math (Algebra 1 or higher)

3 credits of Social Studies (World, US History, US Government)

2 credits of Physical Education (can only waive up to 1.0 credit)

.5 credits Health

.5 credits Fine Arts

.5 credits Practical Arts

.5 credits of Financial Literacy

7.5 credits of electives (all courses above and beyond in any of the above categories count as electives)

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Mar 7, 2025

Class of 2026 Updates/Novedades sobre los Graduados de 2026

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Apr 29, 2026

St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year

St. Vrain Valley Schools has been recognized by the NAMM Foundation as one of the nation’s Best Communities for Music Education, marking the district’s sixth consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This national designation celebrates school districts that demonstrate exceptional commitment to ensuring all students have access to high-quality music education as part of a...<br><a title="St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/29/st-vrain-valley-schools-earns-national-recognition-as-a-best-community-for-music-education-for-sixth-consecutive-year/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">St. Vrain Valley Schools Earns National Recognition as a Best Community for Music Education for Sixth Consecutive Year </span>Read More</a>

Apr 13, 2026

Students Take the Lead at SMART Team Symposium

 Longmont High’s MBSA program hosts national showcase of student-driven scientific research On March 28, the Innovation Center became a hub of scientific curiosity and collaboration as St. Vrain Valley Schools hosted the SMART (Students Modeling A Research Topic) Team Colorado Symposium. The event, led by the Longmont High School MBSA Program, brought together nine student...<br><a title="Students Take the Lead at SMART Team Symposium" href="https://www.svvsd.org/2026/04/13/students-take-the-lead-at-smart-team-symposium/" class="button read-more-link"><span class="sr-only">Students Take the Lead at SMART Team Symposium </span>Read More</a>

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