Payette River Regional Technical Academy

1. EARN A TOTAL OF 48 SEMESTER CREDITS (must be earned in institutions accredited or accepted by the Idaho State Department of Education) INCLUDING:

• 8 credits of English:

  • English 9A and 9B

  • English 10A and 10B

  • English 11A and 11B

  • English 12A and 12 B

• 1 credit of Speech

• 6 credits of Math:

  • Algebra I is the lowest level that counts towards these credits

  • 2 credits must be earned during senior year

  • Students must complete at least Algebra I and Geometry

• 6 credits of Science:

  • 2 credits of Biology

  • 4 credits of other science courses

• 7 credits of Social Studies:

  • 1 credit of US History 1

  • 2 credits of US History 2

  • 2 credits of US Government

  • 1 credit of Economics

  • 1 credit of Personal/Family Finance

• 2 credits of Humanities:

  • All non-required social studies courses count as humanities (including World History)

  • Other humanities subject areas include foreign languages, world cultures, music, theater arts, visual arts, and graphic communications

• 1 credit of Health

• 1 credit of required PE

• 2 credits of other PE electives

• 14 credits of electives

  • Any coursework taken in the core academic areas that are above and beyond the graduation requirements can count as elective credits.

2. SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A SENIOR PROJECT.

3. PASS THE IDAHO STANDARD ACHIEVEMENT TESTS (ISAT) OR FULFILL AN ALTERNATE ASSESSMENT.

4. COMPLETE AT LEAST FOUR PROFESSIONAL TECHNICAL EDUCATION CLASSES