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Core 40 With Academic Honors Diploma

Core 40 With Academic Honors Diploma

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

 

CORE 40 ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma students must:

1.Satisfy All Requirements For the Core 40 Diploma Below: 

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

 

2.Plus These Additional Requirements: 

  1. Complete an additional year of math beyond Algebra II (8 Mathematics Credits Total)
  2. Complete 2 Fine Arts credits (either visual or performing arts)
  3. Earn 6-8 World Language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits each in two languages)
  4. Earn a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average
  5. Earn a grade of “C-” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma
  6. Earn a minimum of 48 credits in courses on the transcript
  7. Meet criteria for a graduation pathway
  8. And complete ONE of the following:
  1. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams
  2. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams
  3. Earn 6 verifiable, transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from the dual credit approved list 
  4. Earn 2 of the following:
    1. Minimum of 3 verifiable, transcripted college credits from the approved dual credit list. 
    2. 2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams
    3. 2 credits in IB standard level courses and corresponding IB exams.
  5. Earn a combined score of 1250 or higher on SAT and a minimum of 560 on Math and 590 on EB Reading and Writing.
  6. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete writing section.