Students may earn one or more endorsements as part of their high school diploma. An endorsement consists of a sequence of courses that are grouped together by interest or occupational skill. They provide students with in-depth knowledge of a subject area or a high-wage, high-skill, and in-demand occupation.

Students earn an endorsement by completing four credits in a sequence of courses for a strand. For Math, Science, and Social Studies strands, students must complete five credits.