Diploma of Distinction

General Requirements for Edgewood's Diploma of Distinction

28 Credits

• 4 credits in English Language Arts

• 4 credits in Mathematics (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, plus one more)

• 4 credits in Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, plus one more)

• 4 credits in Social Studies (World History, U.S. History, Government (.5), Economics (.5), plus one more)

• 3 sequential credits in the same World Language

• 1 credit in HOPE

• 1 credit in Performing Arts or Fine Arts or Practical Arts 

• 0.5 credits in Career Research & Decision Making 

• 5.5 credits of other Electives

• 1 credit in Senior Project: Choice of Communication Methodology (Senior Leadership), Science Research, or AP Capstone Research

Leadership Experience

Community Service/Work Hours 

• 7th-8th Grade: 25 hours per year at Edgewood

• 9th-12th Grade: 100 hours in any combination of of community service and/or work hours.

Accelerated Study

• Algebra 1 Honors in Middle School at minimum

• Other eligible high school classes (Spanish 1, etc.)

• At least 2 accelerations in High School (AP/DE)

Completion of a Senior Project

GPA 

• Cumulative 2.0 out of 4.0 scale

• No Fs on transcript from Edgewood, Dual Enrollment, or Virtual Classes

Qualify and Apply for at least 1 scholarship

Competitive post-secondary admission portfolio to include career and personal goals

Additional Diploma Designations †

Scholar Designation can be earned at Edgewood with the following requirements:

• Pass Geometry, Biology, U.S. History EOCs or score college credit equivalent on the AP tests for those courses

• Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2* and Statistics or course equally rigorous to Statistics

• Earn 1 credit in Chemistry* or Physics* or courses equally rigorous

• Earn 2 credits in  the same World Language*

• Earn at least 1 credit in AP* or Dual Enrollment course*

Merit Designation can be earned at Edgewood with the following requirements:

• Attain 1 or more industry certifications

*Should be earned by default within the Edgewood requirements for Diploma of Distinction

†Requirements are in addition to the State (24-credit)/Brevard (26-credit)/Edgewood (28-credit) Standard Diploma requirements.