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The Academic
Honors Diploma
The Academic Honors
Diploma, a special high school diploma offered by the State of Indiana,
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. How do I get an Honors
Diploma?
- Complete at least
forty-seven (47) high school credits between ninth and twelfth grades.
That is 4 credits more than those needed for the basic diploma and 4
credits more that the Core 40. (One credit equals one semester of the
class, with the exception of physical education.)
- Among those forty-seven
credits, you must complete courses in the areas listed below. These
courses must have been approved by the Department of Education as qualifying
for the Diploma. You must check with your high school guidance counselor
for these approved courses.
- Get at least a
"C" in each course. (Any grade below a "C" will
cause you to be ineligible for the diploma unless you can retake the
class and earn a "C" or better in it.) You must also have
an overall "B" average (3.0 grade point average out of 4.0).
- Meet any additional
graduation requirements of your school.
Why should I get an
Academic Honors Diploma? Indiana's public colleges will guarantee admission
to their schools if you successfully complete all of the requirements
of the Diploma. Ball State University, Indiana State University, Indiana
University, University of Southern Indiana, IVY Tech State College, Purdue
University, and Vincennes University will guarantee admission to recipients
of the Academic Honors Diploma. Also, recipients will receive a special
seal on their high school diploma and a special notation on their high
school transcript. Additional financial aid is also available for the
students who qualify for the state financial aid.
Required
Course Areas for the
Academic Honors Diploma
| Credits |
Years |
Subject |
| 8 credits |
4 years |
English Language
Arts |
| 8 credits |
4 years |
Mathematics |
| 6 credits |
3 years |
Social Studies |
| 6 credits |
3 years |
Sciences |
| 6-8 credits |
3-4 years |
Foreign Language |
| 2 credits |
1 year |
Fine Arts |
| 1 credit |
1/2 year |
Health and Safety |
| 1 credit |
1 year |
Basic Physical
Education |
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Last Updated: November
5, 2001
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