Graduation Requirements and News

Core Enrollment Expectations

The Clark County School District (CCSD) strives to prepare students for success in post-secondary education and in the workforce by providing a rigorous curriculum. The Core Enrollment Expectations are consistent with Nevada Revised Statute (NRS) 389.018 and aligned with the Governor Guinn Millennium Scholarship minimum core curriculum requirements. To meet the requirements set forth by the Nevada State Board of Education, all students are enrolled in the Core Enrollment Areas of Study.

1. Participate in Academic Planning meetings with your school counselor.                                   4. Take the ACT with Writing, in your junior year, at no cost. Students

 2. Enroll in coursework that will help you achieve your educational goals.                                          pursuing the Alternative Diploma will take the NAA instead.

3. Make sure parents and/or guardians review and approve your                                                       5.  Earn a diploma

    academic plan.

Monitor your progress towards all Diploma Types with the Campus Student and Campus Parent portals.

The following document goes over the graduation requirements for each diploma type.

Graduation Requirements Brochure 2024–2025.pdf

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Sierra Vista Recognition Honors

All graduation honors are determined by the progress at the end of the 7th semester of high school

Honors Graduate

Receives a medal to wear at graduation




Advanced Placement Seal

A Seal is placed on the students diploma


High Honors Graduate

Receives a medal to wear at graduation



Gold Medallion of Honor

Receives a medal to wear at graduation