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North Central High School

Achievement through Scholarship, Honesty, and Respect

Core 40 Diploma

Core 40 Diploma

CORE 40 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS:

NOTE: This diploma is only available for the Class of 2027 and the Class of 2028

SUBJECT

REQUIRED CREDITS

English: Must include a senior composition course

8

Mathematics: Must include Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II. 6 math credits must be earned between grades 9-12. 2 Mathematics OR Quantitative Reasoning* credits are required during the junior or senior year.

6

Social Studies: Must include World History or Geography & the History of the World; U.S. History, Government and Economics.

6

Science: Must include 2 credits in Biology, 2 credits of Chemistry, Physics, or Integrated Chemistry and Physics, and 2 additional science credits.

6

Physical Education

2

Health

1

College and Career Pathway Courses**

6

Required for Class of 2028 and Beyond: Personal Financial Responsibility

1

Electives

10-11

46 Total Credits Required

In addition to the course requirements, students must also complete a Graduation Pathway.

 

NOTE: All students will begin on this track. There is a formal CORE 40 OPT OUT provision for parents who demonstrate that their student would be better served by earning a General Diploma.  

 

* A Quantitative Reasoning Course is a high school course that advances a student’s ability to apply mathematics in real world situations.

** College and Career Pathway Courses are electives chosen in a deliberate manner to explore college and career opportunities.