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North Central High School

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NC Academic Honors Diploma

North Central Academic Honors Diploma

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

 

NORTH CENTRAL ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS:

To be eligible for the North Central 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: 

Earn 2 credits in Pre-Calculus & Trigonometry
Take a full year of Chemistry or Physics
Earn a cumulative 3.0 or higher grade point average
Earn a grade of “C-” or above in courses that will count toward the diploma
Accumulate a minimum of 20 credits among the 48 required at the X, Advanced Placement, Dual Credit or International Baccalaureate Diploma Program level with a grade of “C-” or higher
All 20 credits must be weighted