CORE 40 with Academic Honors
The Academic Honors Diploma, the most rigorous diploma offered, is a
curriculum of specific courses, which will prepare students for the rigor of
college coursework. It encompasses a wide variety of areas of study and
introduces students to many fields.
47 Credits
3.0 Minimum GPA
Earn a C or above in all 47 credits.
6-8 Electives
English………..8 credits
Math……..………8 credits
1 year of Math above Algebra II
Must earn 6 credits in grades 9-12. Students must take a math or
quantitative reasoning course each year in high school.
Social Studies.……6 credits
US History, Government, Economics required
World History or Geography & History of the World
Science………….6 credits
Biology required
Chemistry required
2 credits from Advanced Science
Physical Education..2 credits
Health & Wellness….1 credit
Fine Arts……………...2 credits
Art, Band, Music Theory, Chorus
World Language…...6-8 credits
(Either 6 credits in one language or 4 credits in 2 different languages)
Complete one of the following:
 2 AP Courses and exams
 6 dual college credits
 1 AP Course and 3 dual college credits
 1750 on SAT (minimum score of 530 on each section)
 Score a 26 composite on ACT and complete the writing section