Graduation Requirements
Honors Diploma
Areas of Study | Credits | Coursework Requirements |
|---|---|---|
Language Arts | 4 credits | 1 credit must be AP/Advanced/Honors/College course |
Math | 3 credits | 1 credit must be at OR above Algebra III/ Pre Calculus |
Science | 3 credits | 1 credit must be advance science (Physics/ Chemistry/ Adv Biology/AP/ College course) |
Social Science | 4 credits | 1 credit must be advanced (Law/Psychology/ College course/COM 111) |
Health | 1 credit | |
PE | 1 credit | |
Foreign Language | 2 credits | 2 credits of study in the same language |
Career Education | 1 credit | |
Technology | 1 credit | CTE/Business/Ag. Science/ Computers |
Electives | 9 credits | |
College Credits | 12 credits | Eastern Promise/Dual Credit/Expanded Options |
Total Credits | 30 credits |
GPA Requirements: GPA 3.5 or 3.25 and SAT score (Math 650, Reading/Wr 650) or ACT score (Math 26, Reading 28, English 26).
Other Requirements: No 'D' of 'F' on transcript. Must pass 11th grade benchmarks including: reading, writing, math and science. Complete and pass all work samples (including: writing, speaking, math problem solving, scientific inquiry) required for graduation. Additional requirements as per Policy IKF- Standard (i.e. Educational Plan and Profile, Extended Application, Career-Related Learning and Learning Experiences).
Students interested in attaining an Honors Diploma must begin planning with their academic counselors, class advisors, and parent(s)/guardian(s) early on in their high school careers to ensure GPA and credit requirements are being met.