Below is a summary for parents to view and decide if their student is going to pursue Academic Honors or the Core 40 Diploma.  This is similar to the website that Mr. Fiechter posted earlier.

Graduation Requirements

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Subject	Classes *List may not be completely inclusive	Indiana Core 40 Diploma	Academic Honors Diploma
Language Arts	Includes Language Arts 9-12 and Speech	8	8
Mathematics (all students are required to take a math or physics during junior or senior year)	Includes Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Advanced Math, Trigonometry, Calculus	6	8
Science	Includes Biology, Chemistry or Physics, Marine Biology, Physical Science, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Biology, Human Anatomy	6	6
Social Studies	Includes U.S. History, U.S. Government, Economics, World History, Geography	6	6
Directed Electives	Includes Spanish I, 2 & 3, Music, Art, Keyboarding, Computer Literacy 1 & 2, Wiring, Auto Trades, etc.	5	6-8 Foreign Languages + 2 Fine Arts
Physical Education	Includes Physical Education	2	2
Health and Wellness	Includes Health	1	1
Electives	Includes Consumer Math, Business, Home Economics, Publications, Creative Writing, etc.	6	6
Total Credits		40	45-47

**To be eligible for an Academic Honors Diploma, students must:

1. Earn a grade of “C” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma.
2. Have a grade point average of “B” or above.
3. Complete one of the following:

·        Academic, transferable dual high school/college courses resulting in 6 college credits.

·        Score of 1200 or higher combined SAT math and critical reading (SAT requirements will be modified with the addition of the writing section)

·        Score a 26 composite ACT