High School Diploma Options
The Basic diploma is oriented towards developing necessary life skills. The Standard diploma prepares students for further technical and vocational training. Students seeking professional careers earn a College Prep diploma. Please refer to the policies in the 2700 area of the policy manual for more complete information.
Diploma Options: Classes of 2010 & 2011
| Subject | Basic | Standard | College Prep |
|---|
| English | 8 | 8 | 10 |
| Math | 6 | 6 | - |
| Science | 4 | 4 | - |
| Math & Science Combined | - | - | 14 |
| Economics | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Speech | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Health | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| P.E. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Humanities | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| US History | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Government | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Computer Apps | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Requirements | 31 | 34 | 40 |
|---|
| Electives | 14 | 16 | 18 |
| Total Credits | 45 | 50 | 58 |
|---|
Diploma Options: Classes of 2012 & Later
| Subject | Basic | No Standard Option | College Prep |
|---|
| English | 8 | - | 8*** |
| Math* | 6 | - | 8*** |
| Science | 6 | - | 8*** |
| Economics** | 1 | - | 1 |
| Speech | 1 | - | 1 |
| Health | 1 | - | 1 |
| P.E. | 2 | - | 2 |
| Humanities | 2 | - | 4**** |
| World History | 2 | - | 2 |
| US History | 2 | - | 2 |
| Government | 2 | - | 2 |
| Computer | 2 | - | 2 |
| On-Line | 2 | - | 2***** |
| CP requirement | - | - | 2****** |
| Senior Project | req | _ | req |
| Requirements | 37 | - | 45 |
|---|
| Electives | 9 | - | 7 |
| Total Credits | 46 | - | 52 |
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| Must take 1 of the following: ACT, SAT, Compass Test |
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*2 math credits must be earned during the Sr. year.
**1 economics credit must be earned during the Sr. year.
***4 credits must be CP.
****2 credits must be foreign language.
*****Dual enroll credits can substitute.
******These credits must be for Physics, Research Lab, Web Design or an approved CP on-line course.
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