Get the Credits You Need to Excel

  • When people think about our schools, words like traditional and established come to mind, but also responsive, innovative, creative, and progressive. For over one hundred years, the Iowa City Community School District has been the instructional leader in eastern Iowa, across the state, and throughout the nation.

    For more information about specific graduation requirements, contact your school counselor. 

Trimester System

  • ICCSD Online uses a trimester system. A trimester consists of approximately 57-60 classes, or 12 weeks of school. Students earn high school credits for successfully completing work during a trimester. Students will earn 5 credits for successfully completing a trimester class. Students must earn 309 credits to qualify for a diploma. The graduation requirements are outlined here:
Subject Minimum Requirement Credit Requirement
English 4 Years 60 Credits
Social Studies 3 Years 45 Credits
Mathematics 3 Years 45 Credits
Science 3 Years 45 Credits
Physical Education 4 Years 20 Credits
Health 1 Years 5 Credits
Personal Finance 1 Years 5 Credits
Electives 4 Years 85 Credits

College Entrance Requirements

  • Our students have the opportunity to build their own educational plans through the use of individual learning plans, which help our students and parents select appropriate courses to support the exploration of various career opportunities. Students are strongly urged to work closely with their school counselor regarding college entrance requirements and completing their four year plan. Take a look at our College-Bound Credit Recommendations: 
Subject Minimum Requirement Credit Requirement
English 4 Years 60 Credits
Social Studies 4 Years 60 Credits
Mathematics 4 Years 60 Credits
Science 4 Years 60 Credits
Physical Education 4 Years 20 Credits
Health 1 Years 5 Credits
Personal Finance 1 Years 5 Credits
Electives 4 Years 95 Credits