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SCECINA MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS,
CORE 40, AND ACADEMICS HONORS DIPLOMA
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Core 40 Diploma |
Academic Honors Diploma* |
| Catholic Theology |
8 credits |
8 credits |
| English/Language Arts |
8 credits
Literature, composition, speech |
8 credits
Literature, composition, speech |
| Mathematics |
6 credits
2 credits: Algebra I
2 credits: Geometry
2 credits: Algebra II
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8 credits
2 credits: Algebra I
2 credits: Geometry
2 credits: Algebra II
2 credits: Pre-calculus, Trigonometry, AP Calculus, Discrete Mathematics, Probability and Statistics, or AP Statistics |
| Science |
6 credits
2 credits: Biology I
2 credits: Chemistry I, Physics I, or Integrated Chem.-Phys
2 credits: Earth and Space Science, Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, or Advanced Environmental Science |
6 credits
2 credits: Biology I
2 credits: Chemistry I, Physics I, or Integrated Chem.-Phys
2 credits: Earth and Space Science, Advanced Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Advanced Physics, or Advanced Environmental Science |
| Social Studies |
6 credits
2 credits: US History
1 credit: US Government
1 credit: Economics
2 credits: World History and Civilization and /or World Geography
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6 credits
2 credits: US History
1 credit: US Government
1 credit: Economics
2 credits: World History and Civilization and /or World Geography |
| Physical Education |
1 credit (one year) |
1 credit (one year) |
| Health |
1 credit |
1 credit |
| Foreign Language |
None |
6 credits
3 years of the same Fforeign Language or 2 years each of 2 different foreign languages. 2yr. of single Foreign Language requirement starting with class of 2010. |
| Fine Arts (Art or Music) |
None |
2 credits |
| Electives |
12 credits |
9 credits |
| TOTAL |
48 CREDITS |
55 CREDITS |
*Only courses that have been approved by the State Board of Education and in which a student has earned a grade of ‘C’ or above may count toward AHD.
To earn the AHD, a student must have a GPA of ‘B’ or above and must meet ONE of the following requirements:
- Complete AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams
- Earn a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT in math and verbal (combined)
- Score a 26 (minimum) (composite) on the ACT
- Complete a combination of AP course (2 credits), corresponding AP exam and dual credit high school college credit course(s) from the Core Transfer Library (3 credits)
ACADEMIC POLICY
Grade Point Average
The Grade Point Average (GPA) for each semester is determined by dividing honor points earned for all classes taken by the total number of credits attempted. This is a school-wide grading scale approved by the Board of Directors.
| Grading Scale |
| 93 – 100 |
A |
| 85 – 92 |
B |
| 77 – 84 |
C |
| 70 – 76 |
D |
| 0 – 69 |
F |
HONOR SCALES
The High Honor Roll is determined each quarter and/or semester by including all students with a 7.0 GPA for that grading period. Students with a ‘C’ or lower in any class cannot be on the High Honor Roll. The Honor Roll is determined by including all students with a 6.0 GPA for that grading period. Students with a ‘D’ or ‘F’ in any class cannot be on the Honor Roll.
| Standard Scale |
Weighted Scale |
| Grade |
Honor Point |
Grade |
Honor Point |
| A |
8 |
A |
9 |
| B |
6 |
B |
7 |
| C |
4 |
C |
5 |
| D |
2 |
D |
3 |
| F |
0 |
F |
0 |
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