Diploma Pathways and Recognition

There are three diploma options:

Honors High School Diploma

25 credits:

4 credits English

4 credits Mathematics

3 credits  Science

3 credits  Social Studies

.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

4 credits Mathematics

3 credits  Science

3 credits  Social Studies

.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

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

4 credits Mathematics

3 credits  Science

3 credits  Social Studies

.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

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.