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Distinguished Achievement Plan
English Language Arts…..4.0
- English I, II, III, and IV
Math…..4.0
- Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an additional math course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite (Advanced Math Reasoning, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, or Calculus BC)
Science…..4.0
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and THEN a fourth lab based science class (Advanced Biotech, SR&D Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Aquatic Science, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Systems, Astronomy)
- IPC does NOT count toward the distinguished plan
Social Studies…..4.0
- World Geography, World History, US History, US Government, and Economics
Physical Education…..1.5
- Includes Personal Fitness. Can substitute Athletics, Drill Team, Marching Band, or Cheerleading or an approved private program for the credits
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)…..3.0
- Any three levels of the same language
Fine Arts…..1.0
- Art, Theatre, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Guitar, Songwriting, Music History, or Dance
Health….0.5
Speech (Communication Applications)…...0.5
Elective Courses…..3.5
Total Credits…..26.0
**Students must also complete four advanced measures to qualify for the Distinguished Plan. |
Recommended Plan
English Language Arts…..4.0
- English I, II, III, and IV
Math…...4.0
- Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, and an additional math course (Math Modeling, Advanced Math Reasoning, Statistics, Pre-Calculus, Calculus AB, or Calculus BC)
- If taking Math Modeling, it MUST be taken before Algebra II
Science…..4.0
- Biology, Chemistry, Physics or Principles of Technology, and a fourth science class (IPC, Advanced Biotech, SR&D Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, Aquatic Science, Earth and Space Science, Environmental Systems, or Astronomy)
- If taking IPC, it must be taken BEFORE Chemistry and Physics
Social Studies…..4.0
- World Geography, World History, US History, US Government, and Economics
Physical Education…..1.5
- Includes Personal Fitness. Can substitute Athletics, Drill Team, Marching Band, or Cheerleading or an approved private program for the credits
Languages Other Than English (LOTE)…..2.0
- Any two levels of the same language
Fine Arts…..1.0
- Art, Theatre, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Guitar, Songwriting, Music History, or Dance
Health….0.5
Speech (Communication Applications)…...0.5
Elective Courses…..4.5
Total Credits…..26.0 |
Minimum Graduation Plan
English Language Arts…...4.0
- English I, II, III, and IV
Math….…3.0
- Algebra I, Geometry, and either Math Modeling or Algebra II
Science…..2.0
- Biology and IPC. Chemistry or Physics may be substituted for IPC, but then must the other course must be used as the academic elective credit
Social Studies…..3.0
- World Geography or World History, US History, US Government, and Economics
Physical Education…..1.5
- Includes Personal Fitness. Can substitute Athletics, Drill Team, Marching Band, or Cheerleading or an approved private program for the credits
Academic Elective…..1.0
- Selected from World Geography, World History, or any SBOE approved science course. If IPC is replaced with either Chemistry or Physics, the other course must be used here.
Fine Arts…..1.0
- Art, Theatre, Choir, Band, Orchestra, Guitar, Songwriting, Music History, or Dance
Health….0.5
Speech (Communication Applications)…...0.5
Elective Courses…..5.5
Total Credits…..22.0
**Graduation on the Minimum Plan must have prior approval. |