HIGH SCHOOL REQUIREMENTS

Little Rock Hall STEAM Magnet High School Graduation
Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 6:00 p.m.
War Memorial Stadium
1 Stadium Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205

LRSD PROMOTION based solely on credits

Sophomore
(grade 10)
5.5 Credits
Junior
(grade 11)
11 Credits
Senior
(grade 12)
16.5 Credits
Must earn a minimum of 5.5. credits each school year!

ARKANSAS GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
as of 2/11/2022​ - source: Arkansas Department of Education

COURSE REQUIREMENTS
CREDIT
English Language Arts
4
- English 9
- English 10
- English 11
- English 12
1
1
1
​1
Mathematics
4
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Approved Mathematics *
- Approved Mathematics of Computer Science Flex Credit *
1
1
1
1
Science
3
- Biology
- Physical Science (Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics)
- Approved Science or Computer Science Flex Credit
1
1
​1
Social Studies
3
- World History
- U.S. History
- Civics
​- Economics with Personal Finance
1
1
0.5
​0.5
Physical Education
0.5
Fine Arts
0.5
Oral Communication
0.5
Health & Safety
0.5
Career Focus or Content Electives
6
Total
22
Other Requirements
  • *Smart Core requires Algebra II and a math beyond Algebra II. Computer Science Flex Credit may replace fourth math credit (math beyond Algebra II).
  • Students must complete a digital course for credit - A.C.A. § 6-16-1406
  • Students must earn a credit in a course that includes Personal and Family Finance in grades 9-12 - § A.C. 6-16-135
  • Students must pass the Arkansas Civic Exam - § A.C.A. 6-16-149
  • Students must complete CPR training - A.C.A. § 6-16-143
  • Beginning with the entering ninth grade class of 2022-2023, a public high school student shall be required to earn one (1) unit of credit in an ADE-approved high school computer science course before the student graduates. - A.C.A. § 6-16-152

For more information, visit https://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/

LRSD FINAL EXAM EXEMPTION ELIGIBILITY

 
SENIOR
AP
WHO
Seniors
Any AP student
WHEN
2nd semester only
Same
GRADE - Each 9 Weeks
80% or above
70% or above
Attendance/Citizenship/Discipline
  1. No more than three (3) excused absences and no unexcused absences in that class
  2. No more than one (1) tardy in the class
  3. No citizenship mark of two (2) or higher in the class
  4. No out-of-school suspensions or expulsions in 2nd semester
  5. Student obtains consent from parent
Same, except for #5, No consent from parent is required
AP Exam
No requirement
Must take
Limit on Number of Exemptions
Four (4)
None
Semester average is exempt (and if AP takes AP test)
Average of two 9 weeks grades
Same
Semester average is exempt and takes final exam (and if AP takes AP test)
Normal averaging but grade cannot be lower than the average of the two 9 weeks' grades
Same