Beginning with the Class of 2029, Indiana students will have flexibility in how they meet graduation requirements with the new Indiana diploma and Graduation Pathways. These options offer students the ability to create new ways to reach graduation that prepares them for education and career opportunities after high school. They ensure that every student graduates high school with; an awareness of their own career interests and associated career options, a strong foundation of both academic and technical skills, and the ability to demonstrate employability skills.
English/Language Arts - 8 Credits
2 Credits: English 9
1 Credit: Communication-focused course
5 additional English credits
Mathematics - 7 Credits
2 Credits: Algebra I
1 Credit: Personal Finance
4 additional math credits
Science - 7 Credits
2 Credits: Biology I
1 Credits: Computer Science
2 additional science credits
2 STEM focused credits
Social Studies - 5 Credits
2 Credits: U.S. History
1 Credit: U.S. Government
2 Credits: World Perspective
PE/Health - 2 Credits
1 Credit: Physical Education
1 Credit: Health & Wellness
College & Careers - 1 Credits
Personalized Electives - 12 Credit
42 Total credits
*Entrance into some college programs may require additional courses. For example, many engineering programs may require four years of high school math. Some colleges now require 2 years of foreign language to meet entrance requirements. While many advanced courses are not absolutely necessary for college entrance, they may be helpful in preparing you for college work.
Complete all requirements for base diploma and must also:
Earn 4 credits of the same world language
Earn 6 social studies credits
Earn 8 mathematics credits as follows:
2 credits of Geometry
2 credits of Algebra II or 2 credits of any advanced math credit
2 credits of any advanced mathematics course
Earn 6 science credits as follows:
2 credits of Chemistry
2 credits of Physics or 2 credits of any lab science
Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma
Have a GPA of a “B” or better
Complete ONE of the following:
Earn 4 AP credits and take the corresponding exams;
Earn 6 college credits
For credits earned prior to the 2029-2030 school year, earn 6 college credits
For college credits earned during the 2029-2030 school year and each subsequent school year, earn 6 college credits in courses listed in the Core Transfer Library or that are listed on the dual credit priority course list
Earn 4 International Baccalaureate credits and take the corresponding exams
Earn 4 Cambridge International credits and take the corresponding exams
Earn a score of at least 1250 on the SAT
Earn a score of at least 26 on the ACT
Earn 2 of the following:
3 college credits
2 credits in AP courses and corresponding AP exams.
2 credits in IB standard level course and corresponding IB exams
2 Cambridge International credits and take the corresponding exams
Complete all requirements for the Enrollment Honors Seal and must also:
Earn a credential of value* that may include, for example:
Associate degree
Technical certificate
Indiana College Core
Advanced Placement Scholar with Distinction award
Cambridge AICE Diploma
IB Diploma
Complete at least 75 hours work based learning
Demonstrate skills development in the following areas: Communication,
Collaboration, and Work Ethic
* Note: the credential of value levels are currently being determined by business and industry.
Complete all requirements for base diploma and must also:
Complete one of the following:
Earn a market-driven credential of value* aligned with specific occupation
Complete 3 courses in a career and technical education (CTE) pathway
An approved career preparation experience aligned to Indiana’s CSA program
An approved, locally-created pathway
Complete at least 150 hours of work based learning
Demonstrate skills development in the following areas: Communication,
Collaboration, and Work Ethic
Meet attendance goal by completing 1 of the following:
At least 1 school year with no more than 3 days of unexcused absences
At least 150 hours of work based learning experience with no more
than 3 unexcused absences
* Note: the credential of value levels are currently being determined by business and industry.
Complete all requirements for the Employment Honors Seal and must also:
Earn a credential of value* that may include, for example:
Associate degree
Technical certificate
Indiana College Core
Advanced industry certificate
Complete at least 650 hours work based learning
Demonstrate skills development in the following areas: Communication,
Collaboration, Work Ethic, and any additional skills determined locally
* Note: the credential of value levels are currently being determined by business and industry.
Complete all requirements for base diploma and must also:
Complete 1 of the following:
An introduction to public service course
One year of a junior reserve officers' training corps program
Achieve a score of 31 on the ASVAB and complete one of the following:
All 3 components of the Career Exploration Program
A career exploration tool approved by the IDOE
Meet attendance goal by completing at least 1 school year with no more
than 3 days of unexcused absences
Demonstrate skills development in the following areas: Communication,
Collaboration, and Work Ethic
Complete all requirements for the Enlistment Honors Seal and must also:
Complete one of the following:
Achieve a score of 50 or higher on the ASVAB
Enrollment in ROTC at the collegiate level
Acceptance to a service academy
Demonstrate excellence in leadership through one of the following:
Completion of at least 100 hours of public service
Holding a leadership role in a co/extracurricular activity
Completion of two seasons of a team-based physical sport or activity
(Completing an Honors or Honors Plus Seal fulfills this requirement)
Advanced Placement Courses
United States History
Psychology
Spanish
Area 30 Programs
Civil Engineering And Architecture & Engineering Design and Development
Computer Systems and Networking
Service Based Learning integrates meaningful service to enrich and apply academic knowledge, teach civic and personal responsibility (and other employment skills), strengthens communities.
Peer Tutoring
Family, Career, Community Leaders of America
Athletics: Full season (Coach or Athletic Department verification)
Marching Band, Color Guard (Teacher verification)
CHS Service Learning Day
National FFA Organization
Student Council
Jobs for America’s Graduates
Work-Based Learning is a strategy to reinforce academic, technical and social skills learned in the classroom through collaborative activities with employer partners.
Jobs for America’s Graduates
Cadet Teaching
Supervised Agricultural Experience
Work Based Learning Capstone
Area 30 programs
(Completing an Honors or Honors Plus Seal fulfills this requirement)
ACT: 18 English or 22 Reading AND 22 Math or 23 Science
SAT: 480 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing and 530 Math
ASVAB: 31
Career Concentrators are met with certain Career/Technical Education (CTE) courses. The chart linked here highlights CTE concentrators offered at Cloverdale High School. Students must complete all courses in the pathway with at least a C average in order to meet the Career Concentrator criteria. The course descriptions are found in the respective department sections. CTE programs can be explored in the Indiana CTE Career Guide.
Career Concentrator CTE courses are also available through Area 30 Career Center. A student enrolling in these programs is strongly encouraged to complete the entire two years of the program. The majority of the programs at Area 30 Career Center are two-year programs. Students may earn six credits per course. Many of the programs at Area 30 Career Center also offer dual college credit with colleges such as Ivy Tech and Vincennes University. Students enrolled in this program spend half of their school day at the Area 30 Career Center (or another designated site) and half of their day at Cloverdale High School. Course descriptions of the various career programs offered at the Area 30 Career Center can be found on Area 30 Career Center website.