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North Central High School

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Core 40 Diploma with Technical Honors

Core 40 With Technical Honors Diploma

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

 

CORE 40 TECHNICAL HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the Core 40 with Technical 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: 

Earn a grade of “C-” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma
Earn a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average

Earn 6 credits in a Next Level Program of Study resulting in a Career Concentrator AND one of the following:

  • Pathway-designated, industry-based certification or credential
  • Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits

And complete ONE of the following: 

  • Any one of the options A-F of the Core 40 with Academic Honors Diploma
  • Earn designated scores on WorkKeys Assessment
  • Earn designated scores on Accuplacer Assessment 
  • Earn designated scores on Compass Assessment