MCCSC Middle and High School Guide_

DIPLOMA DESIGNATIONS Subject Core 40 Academic Honors English 8 credits: Including a balance of literature, composition & speech

Indiana Course and Credit Requirements

8 credits: Including a balance of literature, composition & speech

2 credits Algebra I 2 credits Geometry 2 credits Algebra II

2 credits Algebra I 2 credits Geometry 2 credits Algebra II

Alternative: complete Integrated Math I, II, III for 6 credits Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school

Alternative: complete Integrated Math I, II, III for 6 credits 2 additional Core 40 math credits Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school

Math

2 credits Biology I

2 credits Biology I

2 credits Chemistry or Physics I –or Integrated Chem-Physics

2 credits Chemistry or Physics I or Integrated Chem-Physics

Science

2 credits any Core 40 Science course

2 credits any Core 40 Science course

2 credits US History

2 credits US History

1 credit US Government

1 credit US Government

Social Studies

1 credit Economics

1 credit Economics

2 credits World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World

2 credits World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World

• 6-8 Core 40 world language credits (6 credits in one language or 4 credits in two languages) • 2 Core 40 fine arts credits"

5 credits; In world languages, fine arts, &/or CTE courses

Directed Electives

Physical Education Health & Wellness

2 credits

2 credits

1 credit

1 credit

6 credits; College and Career Pathway courses recommended

Electives

6 credits; College and Career Pathway courses recommended

• Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma. -Have a grade point average of a “B” or better. -Complete one of the following: A. Earn 4 credits in 2 or more AP courses and take corresponding AP exams B. Earn 6 verifiable transcripted college credits in dual credit courses from the approved dual credit list. C. Earn two of the following: 1. A 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. D. Earn a composite score of 1250 or higher on the SAT and a minimum of 560 on math and 590 on the evidence based reading and writing section. E. Earn an ACT composite score of 26 or higher and complete written section F. Earn 4 credits in IB courses and take corresponding IB exams.

Additional Requirements

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