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Graduation Requirements
Class of 2011 and Later
Students are strongly encouraged to pursue the
Distinguished Achievement or Recommend Plan. The following credits must be
earned for each plan:
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Distinguished
Achievement
Diploma |
Recommended
Diploma |
Minimum
Program |
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English |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Communication Applications |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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Mathematics |
4 |
4 |
3 |
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Science |
4 |
4 |
2 |
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Social Studies |
4 |
4 |
4 |
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Physical Education |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
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Health |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
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Other Languages |
3 |
2 |
0 |
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Technology
Applications |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Fine Arts |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Electives |
2.5 |
3.5 |
5.5 |
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Total |
26 |
26 |
23 |
* Drill team, marching
band, and cheerleading taken during the fall semester; ROTC; Athletics: Dance
I-IV; and a 2 or 3 credit career and technology course will substitute as a PE
waiver or equivalent.
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Distinguished Achievement Program
In order
to complete the Distinguished Achievement Program students must meet
the requirements of the Recommended High School Program of which 5
credits must be earned in Pre-AP, GT, or AP level.
Additionally the student must complete 4 Advanced Measures to be
chosen from any combination of:
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Original culminating research/project judged by a panel of
professionals in the field of study, or conducted under the
direction of mentor (s) and reported to an appropriate audience
(Limited to 2).
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Score of 3 or better on a College Board AP Exam (Each exam can
count as one measure).
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PSAT
score that qualifies for recognition as a Commended Scholar or
higher.
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College Courses: College Academic Courses and Tech Prep
articulated college courses with a grade of 3.0 or higher.
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Class of 2008-2010
Students are strongly encouraged to pursue the
Distinguished Achievement or Recommend Plan. The following credits must be
earned for each plan:
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Distinguished
Achievement
Diploma * |
Recommended
Diploma |
Minimum
Diploma |
|
English |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Communication Applications |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
|
Mathematics |
4 |
3 |
3 |
|
Science |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
Social Studies |
4 |
4 |
4 |
|
Physical Education |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
|
Health |
0.5 |
0.5 |
0.5 |
|
Other Languages |
3 |
2 |
0 |
|
Technology
Applications |
1 |
1 |
1 |
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Fine Arts |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
Electives |
3.5 |
4.5 |
5.5 |
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Total |
26 |
25 |
24 |
*
Drill team, marching band, and cheerleading taken during the fall
semester; ROTC; Athletics: Dance I-IV; and a 2 or 3 credit career and technology
course will substitute as a PE waiver or equivalent.
|
Distinguished Achievement Program
In order
to complete the Distinguished Achievement Program students must meet
the requirements of the Recommended High School Program of
which 5 credits must be earned in Pre-AP, GT, or AP level.
Additionally the student must complete 4 Advanced Measures to be
chosen from any combination of:
-
Original culminating research/project judged by a panel of
professionals in the field of study, or conducted under the
direction of mentor (s) and reported to an appropriate audience
(Limited to 2).
-
Score of 3 or better on a College Board AP Exam (Each exam can
count as one measure).
-
PSAT
score that qualifies for recognition as a Commended Scholar or
higher.
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For more information see
High School Course Handbook (pdf)
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