In order to receive a diploma from Germantown High School, a student must satisfy the following minimum requirements:
• Successfully complete 23 credits. One credit is earned in a subject when the class meets daily and is passed for an entire year. One-half credit is earned in a subject when the class meets daily and is passed for one semester. 
• The minimum class load for a full-time student is six (6) classes per day, per semester. 
• Course types, listed at right, are required of all students.
• Credits earned at other high schools may be accepted for those students transferring to Germantown High School. Graduation requirements may be adjusted by the principal to allow for differences between schools.
• All students will be required to successfully complete the prescribed course of study, 15 required courses, and eight (8) elective courses, as outlined above to be eligible to receive a diploma and participate in the spring commencement exercises.
• For students who are short credits, a maximum of two (2) credits from programs outside the school district may be accepted for make-up purposes only. These programs such as Correspondence Courses must be approved by the administration. More information is available through the School Counseling office.
• All graduation requirements must be completed prior to graduation to be permitted to participate in the ceremony.