Twenty-six (26) credits are required for graduation.

It is the expectation of the Board of Education that each student awarded a diploma from Jefferson High School will have met the following course requirements:

• English/Language Arts: Four (4) credits (4 years)
• Social Studies: Three (3) credits 
• Science: Three (3) credits
• Math: Three (3) credits
• Physical Education: One and one-half (1.50) credits (3 years)
• Financial, Academic and Career Connections: One-half (.50) credit
• Health: One-half (.50) credit
• Electives: Ten and one-half (10.5) credits

The required minimum course load per grade level is seven (7) credits each year. Credits earned in previous schools will be evaluated by the counseling staff or high school administration.

A pupil must also have completed all requirements for graduation before receiving a high school diploma and participating in the graduation ceremony.