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Entrance Requirements
Graduation Requirements (old)
Graduation Requirements (new)
Policies

Entrance Requirements

Students who attend the Onsite Program must have completed the 8th grade and be younger than 21 years old

Richard McKenna Charter High School provides a free and appropriate public education for all children with disabilities in a variety of specially designed programs. Special Education and related services are available for persons who qualify.

Parents, guardians and educators of students attending RMCHS can refer a student who may be eligible for services and not currently receiving services by contacting the student's teacher, the school counselor, or the school principal. The referrals will be made to the Special Education Director for further evaluation.

Graduation requirements for students who became freshmen BEFORE the FALL of 2009

1. Earn 42 semester credits in the following areas:

9
English (one of which must be speech)
4
Math
4
Science (two of which must be lab sciences)
5
Social Studies (two U.S. History, two U.S. Government, and one Economics)
2
Humanities
1
Health
17
Electives
2. Be proficient in Reading, Language, and Math on the 10th grade Spring Idaho Standard Achievement Test (ISAT).
3. Earn at least 6 credits through Richard McKenna Charter High School during the last semester of their senior year, regardless of the number of credits earned at other schools.
Transfer Credit: Richard McKenna Charter High School accepts credits transfered from any accredited school or university.

Graduation requirements for students who become freshmen DURING OR AFTER the FALL of 2009

1. Earn 46 semester credits in the following areas:

9
English (one of which must be speech)
6
Math (Algebra 1 and Geometry are required. Two credits must be earned during the last year of high school.)
6
Science (four of which must be lab sciences)
5
Social Studies (two U.S. History, two U.S. Government, and one Economics)
2
Humanities
1
Health
17
Electives
2. Complete a senior project.

3. Take the ACT, SAT or Compass exam by the end of 11th grade.

4. Be proficient in Reading, Language, and Math on the 10th grade Spring Idaho Standard Achievement Test (ISAT) .

5. Earn at least 6 credits through Richard McKenna Charter High School during the last semester of their senior year, regardless of the number of credits earned at other schools.

Transfer Credit: Richard McKenna Charter High School accepts credits transfered from any accredited school or university.

Policies

(Refer to Handbook--CLICK HERE to view handbook.)