Diploma Pathways and Recognition
There are three diploma options:
Honors High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Michigan Merit Curriculum Diploma
Honors High School Diploma
25 credits:
4 credits English
English I
English II
Two credits of Junior & Senior English Elective Classes
4 credits Mathematics
Algebra I;
Geometry or Geometry in Construction
Algebra II or Algebra 2 concepts, or Dual Enrollment in Math 110 and Math 112 or CTE completion in Auto, Welding, or Construction
a math-related course during senior year
3 credits Science
Biology,
Chemistry or Intro to Physics, Service in Learning in Environmental Science, Agricultural Mechanics, Anatomy, Sustainable Farming Practices
3rd Science or Dual Enrollment
3 credits Social Studies
1 credit U.S. History,
1 credit World History
.5 credit Government
.5 credit Economics, Intro to Marketing, or Dual Enrollment Economics
.5 credit Physical Education
.5 Health
1 credit Fine, Performing or Practical Arts (Art, Drama, Creative Writing, Yearbook, Woodworking, Band, Choir, STEM, or completion of a CTE program)
2 credits World Language - Both credits have to be in the same world language
7 credits Electives
15 Dual Enrollment Credits (This equals 3.75 H.S. credits per our current system)
High School Diploma
25 credits:
4 credits English
English I
English II
Two credits of Junior & Senior English Elective Classes
4 credits Mathematics
Algebra I;
Geometry or Geometry in Construction
Algebra II or Algebra 2 concepts, or Dual Enrollment in Math 110 and Math 112 or CTE completion in Auto, Welding, or Construction
a math-related course during senior year
3 credits Science
Biology,
Chemistry or Intro to Physics, Service in Learning in Environmental Science, Agricultural Mechanics, Anatomy, Sustainable Farming Practices
3rd Science or Dual Enrollment
3 credits Social Studies
1 credit U.S. History,
1 credit World History
.5 credit Government
.5 credit Economics, Intro to Marketing, or Dual Enrollment Economics
.5 credit Physical Education
.5 Health
1 credit Fine, Performing or Practical Arts (Art, Drama, Creative Writing, Yearbook, Woodworking, Band, Choir, STEM, or completion of a CTE program)
2 credits World Language
1 credit of World Language
1 credit of World Language, Additional core class, additional Fine Art, or CTE.
7 credits Electives
Michigan Merit Curriculum Diploma
This diploma is available beginning the summer after the 4th year of high school. It is meant to help 5th and 6th year seniors focus on completion of Michigan required curriculum.
18 credits:
4 credits English
English I
English II
Two credits of Junior & Senior English Elective Classes
4 credits Mathematics
Algebra I;
Geometry or Geometry in Construction
Algebra II or Algebra 2 concepts, or Dual Enrollment in Math 110 and Math 112 or CTE completion in Auto, Welding, or Construction
a math-related course during senior year
3 credits Science
Biology,
Chemistry or Intro to Physics, Service in Learning in Environmental Science, Agricultural Mechanics, Anatomy, Sustainable Farming Practices
3rd Science or Dual Enrollment
3 credits Social Studies
1 credit U.S. History,
1 credit World History
.5 credit Government
.5 credit Economics, Intro to Marketing, or Dual Enrollment Economics
.5 credit Physical Education
.5 Health
1 credit Fine, Performing or Practical Arts (Art, Drama, Creative Writing, Yearbook, Woodworking, Band, Choir, STEM, or completion of a CTE program)
2 credits World Language
1 credit of World Language
1 credit of World Language, Additional core class, additional Fine Art, or CTE.
Recognition at Graduation
While what is recognized at graduation may vary from year to year, the below are accomplishments that are consistently recognized at graduation.
Latin Honors
Instead of recognizing the top 10% of the student population, Alcona High School recognizes its graduating seniors using the Latin Honors System. These are as follows:
Summa Cum Laude: 3.9 - 4.0
Magna Cum Laude: 3.7 - 3.89
Cum Laude: 3.5 - 3.69
Certifications or Degrees earned through the Early College Program
Certificates, MTA stamp agreement, and/or Associates Degrees
Valedictorian & Salutatorian
Class rank is determined purely on GPA to the third decimal point. There are no tie-breakers. In the event that there is more than one valedictorian, there will be no salutatorian.
Military Service
Alcona values our graduates who are prepared to serve our country. We recognize those graduates who have completed their enrollment process with any Armed Service Branch and are ready to go on to their military training upon graduation.