Traditional Diploma
Requirements
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Subject Area
Language Arts (English) Mathematics Science Social Science (History) Arts Healthy Lifestyles Vocational Education Digital Studies Financial Literacy Elective Total Graduation |
Credits
4 3 3 3 1.5 2 1 0.5 0.5 8.5 27 |
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Honors Diploma 2023-2024
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requirements
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Subject Area
*Language Arts (English) *Mathematics *Science *Social Science (History) Arts Healthy Lifestyles Vocational Education Digital Studies Financial Literacy Elective Total Graduation |
Credits
4 4 3 3 1.5 2 1 0.5 0.5 7.5 27 |
*Language Arts Foundation Courses only (One course must be AP or CE)
*Math 1 and Math 2 and Math 3 or Intro to Statistics or Mathematical Decision Making for Life and one Course of AP or CE
*2 must be Science Foundation Courses (One must be AP or CE)
Earn a "C" or Better in each required class
Earn a Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher
Earn a Composite ACT score of 21 or higher
High Honors Diploma
REQUIREMENTS
Students graduating with a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher and completing all Honor requirements will be recognized as High Honors Gradautes
Valedictorian
Requirements
Qualification to be chosen to give the Valedictory address:
In case of multipte eligibilty, students will be evaluated based on:
All students who meet the requirements for Valedictorian will be recognized for their academic achievements.
Valedictorian status will be annouced at the beginning of Quarter 4 senior year.
- Highest GPA (4.0)
- Complete requirements for Dixie Honors Diploma
- Participate in Sterling Scholars OR Earn your Diamond D
In case of multipte eligibilty, students will be evaluated based on:
- Number of AP Classes
- Number of Core (CE) Concurrent Enrollment
- Number of Honors Classes
- Number of Foreign Language Classes
- ACT Score (will be used in case of a tie)
All students who meet the requirements for Valedictorian will be recognized for their academic achievements.
Valedictorian status will be annouced at the beginning of Quarter 4 senior year.
High Honors Diploma and Valedictorian Changes 2024-2025 and Beyond
1. Honors Diploma remain the same as it was for the 2023-2024 school year.
2. NEW!! High Honors Diploma-Students graduating with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 and who have completed all requirements for Honors Diploma will be recognized as High Honors Graduates
3. NEW!! Valedictorian-Must meet all requirements for the High Honors Diploma. Administration will select one high honors graduate who will be selected as the valedictorian and give the address at graduation.
All valedictorian candidates will be evaluated based on:
2. NEW!! High Honors Diploma-Students graduating with a cumulative GPA of 4.0 and who have completed all requirements for Honors Diploma will be recognized as High Honors Graduates
3. NEW!! Valedictorian-Must meet all requirements for the High Honors Diploma. Administration will select one high honors graduate who will be selected as the valedictorian and give the address at graduation.
All valedictorian candidates will be evaluated based on:
- ACT Score
- Number of AP Classes
- Number of Core (CE) Concurrent Enrollment
- Number of Honors Classes
- Number of Foreign Language Classes
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Additional Graduation Guidelines:
1. A minimum of four solid or academic courses must be taken during each semester of high school attendance (see #6 below).
2. Juniors must take a full credit of math.
3. To receive a diploma, a student must have been enrolled in the district for a minimum of one quarter immediately prior to graduation (any exceptions must be approved by the superintendent).
4. A student must have met ALL graduation requirements in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
5. If graduation requirements are modified for a student with a disability as per an Individual Education Plan (IEP), the student will receive a diploma if the modified requirements are met. Students under an IEP may also participate in graduation ceremonies according to the circumstances outlined in the Rules and Regulations of which.
6. Observe the following subject area guidelines:
1. A minimum of four solid or academic courses must be taken during each semester of high school attendance (see #6 below).
2. Juniors must take a full credit of math.
3. To receive a diploma, a student must have been enrolled in the district for a minimum of one quarter immediately prior to graduation (any exceptions must be approved by the superintendent).
4. A student must have met ALL graduation requirements in order to participate in the graduation ceremony.
5. If graduation requirements are modified for a student with a disability as per an Individual Education Plan (IEP), the student will receive a diploma if the modified requirements are met. Students under an IEP may also participate in graduation ceremonies according to the circumstances outlined in the Rules and Regulations of which.
6. Observe the following subject area guidelines:
- Language Arts: All students must complete (4.0) Credits of English. Students must complete: 1.0 Credit Language Arts 9/or Honors 1.0 Credit Language Arts 10/or Honors 1.0 Credit Language Arts 11/or Honors/or AP1.0 Credit Language Arts 12/or College Prep Writing/or AP English plus additional elective(s) to equal one (1) credit.
- Mathematics: All students must complete (3.0) credits of Math. The class taken in the 9th grade and the next higher math must be completed to meet graduation requirements. One credit must be taken in the Junior year. Universities require three (3.0) credits of Math through Intermediate Algebra as a minimum along with most colleges and occupations recommending the same.
- Science: All Students must complete (3,0) credits of Science with (1.0) Life Science (L) credit and (1.0) Physical Science (P) credit. Integrated Earth Systems in the 9th grade allows students to select either a life of a physical science to complete requirements. Universities require three (3.0) credits of Science along with most colleges and occupations recommending the same.
- Math/Science: All students must complete one (1.0) additional credit of Math OR Science. Choices include all required Math or Science courses with the additional elective Science courses of Animal Science, Biotechnology, Medical Anatomy, AP Biology or AP Chemistry.
- Social Science: All students must complete (2.5) credits of Social Studies which includes: (.50) World Geography in 9th grade, (.50) World Civilizations in 10th grade, (1.0) U.S. History II in 11th grade, (.50) U.S. Government & Civilization in 12th grade, and (.50)
- Arts: All Students must complete (1.5) credits of Art from the courses offered 9-12th grade.
- Healthy Lifestyles: Students must take (2.0) credits of Physical Education which includes: (.50) Participation Skills in 9th grade, (.50) Health II AND (.50) Fit for Life in 10th grade, and (.50) Elective PE 9-12th grade. **Students participating in two years of Athletics may waive the (.50) credit of PE Elective by completing a sports waiver form available in the counselor's office.
- Vocational Education: Students must complete (1.0) credit of Vocational Education by selecting courses offered in the Technology, Business, or Family and Consumer Sciences.
