Welcome

A male student wearing a graduation cap and grown and holding a diplomaWelcome to the DoDEA High School Graduation Requirements and Policy Training. The purpose of this training is to provide specific information regarding the DoDEA Administrative Instruction (AI) 2000.1, for high school graduation requirements and policy. In this instructional website, you will find the following information:

  • Interactive training addressing the revised DoDEA AI, High School Graduation Requirements and Policy
  • Significant changes and clarification points included in the AI
  • Overview of the phases included in the training implementation
  • Resources for Support:
    • Support Documentation
    • Acronyms and Definitions
    • Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
    • Contact (POCs) to answer questions

Click the menu item, Navigation in the sidebar navigation menu on the left to learn how to navigate this instructional website for specific information regarding the DoDEA Administrative Instruction (AI) 2000.1, for high school graduation requirements and policy. As you navigate, please keep in mind the significant changes in the DoDEA Administrative Instruction (AI) 2000.1, for high school graduation requirements and policy.

Significant Changes

Please click the tabs below to see the significant changes in the DoDEA High School Graduation Requirements.

iconIncrease in the number of mathematics credits from 3.0 to 4.0 credits:

  • Algebra I, Geometry, higher level mathematics course (>400 level), and Algebra II or identified equivalent course.
  • 3.0 of the 4.0 required credits must be earned from courses completed in grades 9 –12.

iconThe Graduation Policy includes:

  • Procedure for students transitioning to a DoDEA school
  • Documentation of secondary student transcripts
  • Interpretation of student records from accredited school systems and non-accredited education programs
  • Awarding course credit
  • Identification of class rank
  • Commencement exercises
  • Exception to graduation requirements

iconDiploma types granted from DoDEA schools include:

  • Standard Diploma
  • Honors Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma

iconSenior year student transfer options include:

  • DoDEA requirements for the standard or honors diploma
  • Reciprocity requirements
  • Interstate Compact

iconInclusive practices for students include:

  • Individual Education Program
  • Section 504 Accommodation
  • English language learner

iconParent or sponsor Appellate Rights include:

  • A parent, sponsor, or student (aged 18 or older) may appeal a decision made regarding this Administrative Instruction to the next higher level official of the individual who made the decision.