"New Indiana Diploma" Graduation Requirements
For the Class of 2029 and beyond
For the Class of 2029 and beyond
Students must meet all 3 requirements below to graduate.
Students will meet with their counselors to develop plans that best fit their goals for the future.
1. Earn Credits - Complete the 42 course requirements for the base diploma
English - 8 credits
English 9 - 2 credits
English 10 - 2 credits
Communications - choose 1 credit
Linguistics
Journalism
Speech
Technical Communications
Student Media
Student Media: Yearbook (2 cr)
Dual Credit Speech
Mass Media Production
Additional English Credits - 3 credits
English 11 (2 cr)
English 12 (2 cr)
English as a New Language
Film Literature
Indiana Literature/Hoosier Hysteria
Themes: Tragedy
Themes: Crime
Themes: Sports
Themes: End of the World
Themes: Monsters
Themes: Fantasy
Creative Writing
AP Language and Composition (2 cr)
AP Literature and Composition (2 cr)
Dual Credit Composition (2 cr)
Dual Credit Creative Writing
Dual Credit World Literature
Mathematics - 7 credits
Algebra I - 2 credits
Personal Financial Responsibility - 1 credit
Additional Math Credits - 4 credits
Geometry (2 cr)
Algebra II (2 cr)
Finite Math
Dual Credit Finite Math (2 cr)
Quantitative Reasoning
Dual Credit Quantitative Reasoning
Dual Credit PreCalculus (2 cr)
AP PreCalculus (2 cr)
Dual Credit Calculus (2 cr)
AP Calculus AB (2 cr)
AP Calculus BC (2 cr)
AP Statistics (2 cr)
Business Math (2 cr)
Science, Technology & Engineering - 7 credits
Biology I - 2 credits
Computer Science - 1 credit
Computing Foundations for a Digital Age
AP Computer Science A (2 cr)
Principles of Computing AND Software Development (4 cr)
C9: Principles of Computing AND Cybersecurity Operations or IT Fundamentals (4 cr)
Additional Science Credits - 2 credits
Biology II: Zoology (2 cr)
Earth Science (2 cr)
Integrated Chemistry/Physics (2 cr)
Chemistry (2 cr)
Physics (2 cr)
Anatomy & Physiology (2 cr)
Advanced Science:Forensics
Advanced Science: Bioethics and Biology of Happiness
Dual Credit/ Intro to Chemistry (2 cr)
Dual Credit /AP Biology (2 cr)
Dual Credit /AP Chemistry (2 cr)
Dual Credit /AP Physics I (2 cr)
Dual Credit /AP Physics II (2 cr)
Science Research
AP Environmental Science (2 cr)
C9: Principles of Biomedical Science AND Human Body Systems or Medical Interventions (4cr)
STEM-Focused Credits - 2 credits
Any additional Math or Science course(s)
Principles of Engineering (2 cr)
Computer Integrated Manufacturing (2 cr)
Aerospace Engineering (2 cr)
Civil Engineering & Architecture (2 cr)
C9: Aviation Maintenance, Exercise Science, Precision Machining, Principles of Healthcare, Principles of Biomedical Science
Social Studies - 5 credits
US History - 2 credits
US History, DC USH, AP USH (2 cr)
US Government - 1 credit
US Government, DC Gov't, AP Gov't
World Perspectives - 2 credits
Geography and History of the World
World History
AP World History Modern
German III
German IV
French III
French IV
Spanish III
Dual Credit Spanish III
Dual Credit Spanish IV
American Sign Language III
Physical Education / Health - 2 credits
Physical Education I
Health and Wellness
College & Careers - 1 credit
Preparing for College and Careers
Personalized Electives- 12 credits
2. Employability Skills - Document your employability skills
3. Post-Secondary Ready - Show you are ready for life after high school
ASVAB: 31
SAT: EBRW 480 & Math 530
ACT: English 18 or Reading 22
& Math 22 or Science 23
Understanding Graduation Requirements Videos
Overview of Requirements
Understanding Box 1:
Diploma Requirements
Understanding Box 2: Employability Skills
Understanding Box 3: Postsecondary Readiness