Indiana Core 40 Diploma Requirements (Ending with the Class of 2028)
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The Core 40 Diploma will be referred to as “Core 40” throughout the Curriculum Guide. Students must meet the Core 40 standard to be considered for admission to an Indiana four-year college or university. Therefore, all college-bound students are advised to select from the following as a minimum preparation for college. In addition to these requirements, many four-year colleges require students to complete two years of World Language. Refer to the college’s website for specific admission requirements.
English: 8 Credits
English 9 - 1st Semester
English 9 - 2nd Semester
English 10 - 1st Semester
English 10 - 2nd Semester
English 11 - 1st Semester
English 11 - 2nd Semester
English Electives
English Electives
Mathematics: 6 Credits
Algebra 1- 1st Semester
Algebra 1 - 2nd Semester
Geometry - 1st Semester
Geometry - 2nd Semester
Algebra 2 - 1st Semester
Algebra 2 - 2nd Semester
Economics
*Although Economics is a Social Studies Requirement, it also satisfies the Quantitative Reasoning Requirement. All students are required to take a math or Quantitative Reasoning course during each year of high school.
Science: 6 Credits
Integrated Chemistry/Physics OR Chemistry OR Physics - 1st Semester
Integrated Chemistry/Physics OR Chemistry OR Physics - 2nd Semester
Biology - 1st Semester
Biology - 2nd Semester
Plus Two Additional Core 40 Science Credits
Social Studies: 6 Credits
World History or Geography/History of the World - 1st Semester
World History or Geography/History of the World - 2nd Semester
US History - 1st Semester
US History - 2nd Semester
Economics - 1 Semester
US Government - 1 Semester
Local Requirements: 2 Credits
Digital Applications - 1 Semester
*Digital Applications have been removed as a requirement for the class of 2027 and beyond.*
Preparing for College and Careers - 1 Semester
Health/PE: 3 Credits
PE - 1st Semester
PE - 2nd Semester
Health - 1 Semester
Directed Elective: 5 Credits
World Languages, Fine Arts, Career and Technical Education
Electives: 8 Credits
Total Required Credits for Graduation: 44 Credits
(Class of 2027 and beyond - 43 Credits)
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