• To graduate with a Distinguished High School Program Diploma, students must earn 26 credits and meet a minimum requirement on five state-mandated End of Course exams (English 1, Algebra 1, English 2, Biology, & US History).

     

     

    • To meet the Distinguished High School Graduation Requirements, all students are required to earn:
      • 4 credits in English
      • 4 credits in Math (Including Algebra 2)
      • 4 credits in Social Studies
      • 4 credits in Science
      • 2 credits in Language Other Than English (LOTE)
      • 1 credit in Fine Arts
      • 1 credit in Physical Education
      • 0.5 credit in Health (District Requirement)
      • 5.5 credits in electives (aligned with endorsement)
      • 26 credits total

     

    • Endorsements
      • Business and Industry
        • Culinary Arts
        • Design and Media Arts
        • Automotive Technology
      • Public Service
        • Government and Public Administration
        • Early Learning
      • Multi-Disciplinary
    • Performance Acknowledgments note outstanding achievement in specific areas. These distinctions will be included in your high school transcript and better position you for successful entry into college and/or the workforce. Performance Acknowledgments Areas consist of:
    • Dual Credit courses
    • bilingualism and biliteracy
    • PSAT, ACT ASPIRE®, SAT, or ACT
    • Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate exams
    • State-, nationally- or internationally-recognized business or industry certification or license

     

    • College, Career & Military Readiness CCMR:

     

    • College Ready
      • Meet criteria of 3 on AP or 4 on IB examinations
      • Meet TSI criteria (SAT/ACT/TSIA/College Prep course) in reading and mathematics
      • Complete a course for dual credit (9 hours or more in any subject or 3 hours or more in ELAR/mathematics)
      • Earn an associate’s degree
      • Complete an OnRamps course in any subject and earn college credit
    • Career Ready
      • Earn an industry-based certification
      • CTE coherent sequence coursework completion and credit aligned with
      • approved industry-based certifications (one-half point credit)
      • Graduate with completed IEP and workforce readiness
      • Earn a Level I or Level II certificate
      • Graduate under an advanced degree plan and be identified as a

    current special education student

    • Military Ready
      • Enlist in the United States Armed Forces