The Honors Diploma program is an individualized program for the high-performing student. The program provides the structure and support to prepare students for college success.
Credit Requirements
You are required to complete an academic core which consists of 4 credits in English, math and science; 3 credits of social studies; and up through level IV in a foreign language. There are additional credit requirements in each area of specialization (see below).
Extra Curricular Requirements
Each year you are required to be involved in a sport, club, or activity.
Community Service Requirements
During your four years at EHS, you are required to complete 60 hours of community service. It is highly recommend that students complete at least half of their hours in one project or program.
Advanced Learning Experiences (ALEs)
As part of the program, you are required to do two Advanced Learning Experiences. These are individual projects in your area of interest. They can be internships, camps, academic trips, independent studies, projects, or other learning activities. All ALEs must be pre-approved by the Honors Diploma coordinator.
Areas of Specialization
Academics
In this area you will complete six Advanced Placement classes and exams and qualify for an academic letter or membership in the National Honor Society.
Athletics
To specialize in this area, you must show evidence of extensive training and continuous participation in a sport, receive recognition at the conference level or higher, and earn a varsity letter.
Leadership
Students in this area will show evidence of continuous participation in service, civic or community organizations, show long-term commitment to a distinguished leadership role with one of the clubs or activities at EHS, and create, design, and execute a project that demonstrates leadership abilities .
Performing Arts
In this specialization, you will show evidence of extensive and high-level performance over four years, complete advanced classes in your discipline, and show exemplary work in a single performance.
Visual Arts
You will show evidence of top-level art development over four years, complete the AP Art History and/or AP Art Studio course, create an art portfolio, and display your artwork in a public forum.
Journalism Arts
In this specialization, you will complete all of the requirements for the Journalism Arts Certificate, including maintaining and presenting a portfolio of all of your work. You must take one of the publications courses for a minimum of two years, and you are encouraged to attend at least one of the Journalism workshops or conferences.
Science and Technology (Sci-Tech or STEM)
In this area you will complete all of the requirements for the Science and Technology Certificate program including a formal presentation of your individual project. During this project students partner with academic and industry mentors to perform higher-level experimentation and design.