Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Students must earn 49 credits in grades 9-12 with a distribution of coursework that meets the standards established by the Richfield Board of Education (Policy 521) and which meets Minnesota State Standards.
Class of 2025
- 8 English credits
- 8 Social Studies credits
- 6 Science credits
- 6 Math credits
- 2 Fine Art credits
- 1 Health credit
- 2 Physical Education credits
- 16 elective credits
Class of 2026 & 2027
- 8 English credits
- 8 Social Studies credits
- 6 Science credits
- 6 Math credits
- 2 Fine Art credits
- 1 Health credit
- 1 Physical Education credit
- 17 elective credits
Class of 2028 & Beyond
- 8 English credits
- 8 Social Studies credits
- 6 Science credits
- 6 Math credits
- 2 Fine Art credits
- 1 Health credit
- 1 Physical Education credit
- 1 Personal Finance credit
- 16 elective credits
Community Service Requirement for Graduation
To qualify for a diploma, all senior students must complete 15 hours of community service.
Community service is a way for Richfield High School students to give back to the community by donating their time and effort without payment (e.g. mowing lawns, volunteering at charitable organizations or serving as a student aide). Service hours may be performed for just about any person or organization; however, because of legal concerns, teaching one's religion (such as Sunday school) cannot be used for community service hours. Students can begin accumulating their community service hours the summer after their junior year.
Special recognition is given to students who have completed 100 or more hours of community service. Community service verification forms are available in the main office and the guidance office. Students should turn in completed forms to the main office.
Credit Recovery Programs
Students who are behind in credits can make up credits through the following programs. Students should meet with their counselor for a confirmation form in order to enroll in these programs.
- Extended Year Program (summer school)
- After School Credit Recovery
- Credit Recovery during the day at RHS
Temporary Change to Graduation Requirements
A temporary change to graduation requirements was established due to the COVD-19 pandemic for students with graduation years 2021-2024. This temporary change made students eligible for graduation after completing only 11 semesters of elective credits and a total of 44 credits. This change is no longer in effect for students with graduation years 2025 and beyond. However, students who had a graduation school year of 2021-2024 and have not yet graduated are still eligible to graduate using the temporary requirements once their credits are completed until the year in which they turn 21.
