general diploma
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honors diploma |
48 Credits (minimum)
48 credits: CORE (MUST earn a C or above in all CORE classes)
Language Arts 8 credits English Speech 1 credit Speech Mathematics 6 credits Including courses that meet Algebra 1 and Geometry standards. 2 credits must be taken in last year of high school. Science 6 credits Physical science or chemistry, biology and other approved offerings. Most VCS science courses are lab based. AP Computer Science, Dual Credit Computer Science and Dual Credit Engineering can be considered as either a math or science credit. Social Studies 5 credits US History, US Government, Economics Humanities 2 credits Fine arts, music or foreign languages Health or Wellness 1 credit Health Additional credits to = 48 or more (ELECTIVES) Advanced Opportunities District must offer Senior Project Required elective to include an oral presentation and written report by end of grade 12 College Entrance Exam Take either the ACT or SAT exam by the end of grade 11 Civics Test Must pass for graduation Middle School Must take pre-algebra before entering grade 9 |
54 Credits (minimum)
35 credits: CORE (MUST earn a C or above in all CORE classes)
Language Arts 8 credits English Speech 1 credit Speech Mathematics 8 credits Including courses that meet Algebra 1 and Geometry standards. 2 credits must be taken in last year of high school. ** Students who have completed six (6) credits of math prior to the fall of their last year of high school, including at least two (2) semesters of an Advanced Placement or dual credit calculus or higher level course or 8 credits and Algebra II or higher, are exempt from taking math during their last year of high school. Science 8 credits Physical science or chemistry, biology and other approved offerings. Most VCS science courses are lab based.AP Computer Science, Dual Credit Computer Science and Dual Credit Engineering can be considered as either a math (must have completed Algebra II) or science credit. Social Studies 7 credits US History, US Government, Economics, 2 additional social science electives Humanities 2 credits Fine arts, music or foreign languages *MUST have ONE year FOREIGN LANGUAGE Health or Wellness 1 credit Health Additional credits to = 54 or more (ELECTIVES) Advanced Opportunities District must offer Senior Project Required elective to include an oral presentation and written report by end of grade 12 College Entrance Exam Take either the ACT or SAT exam by the end of grade 11 Civics Test Must pass for graduation Middle School Must take pre-algebra before entering grade 9 |
STEM DIPLOMA **NEW 2019**
The State of Idaho created a new high school diploma that students may graduate with if they meet the requirements in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) See details HERE. Many VCS students interested in technology will meet these requirements by following an honors diploma pathway. General diploma students may also meet the requirements.