Graduation Requirements
In order for BVSD students to graduate high school and receive a high school diploma, they must meet both BVSD’s credit requirements and demonstrate their competence in English and Mathematics, as required by Colorado’s graduation guidelines. More information on these requirements can be found in the following resources:
- BVSD Graduation Requirements Website: www.bvsd.org/graduation-requirements
- Colorado Department of Education (CDE) Graduation Guidelines Website
BVSD Graduation Requirements
Credits Required for Graduation
Class of 2029 & Beyond: 240 credits
Class of 2026, 2027, and 2028: 220 credits
These credit hours must be earned in areas listed below. Ten credits are equivalent to one full year of credit in a specific subject.
- LANGUAGE ARTS
- SOCIAL STUDIES
- MATHEMATICS
- SCIENCE
- HEALTH
- PHYSICAL EDUCATION
- FINE ARTS
- SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
- PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES/ARTS
- COMPUTER
- MONEY MANAGEMENT/PERSONAL FINANCE
LANGUAGE ARTS
SOCIAL STUDIES
MATHEMATICS
SCIENCE
HEALTH
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
FINE ARTS
SECOND LANGUAGE ACQUISITION
PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES/ARTS
COMPUTER
MONEY MANAGEMENT/PERSONAL FINANCE
Counseling Forms: 2025-26 Big 5 Mighty 7
BHS Course Requirement Listing: "Big 5 Mighty 7"
This document provides a listing of specific courses at Boulder High School that meet the graduation requirements.