Graduation Requirements
Graduation Pathways
With Graduation Pathways, students are able to individualize their graduation requirements to align to their postsecondary goal of Enrollment, Employment, or Enlistment leading to service. No longer must all students fit into the same academic mold, but rather, they can choose the high school options that best meet their postsecondary goals and aspirations.
Through the 2028 graduating classes, Indiana high school students must satisfy all three of the following Graduation Requirements:
- Earn credits necessary for a High School Diploma;
- Learn and Demonstrate Employability Skills; AND
- Demonstrate Postsecondary-Ready Competencies.
Grad Pathway Requirement 1: Diploma
The newest set of requirements went into effect for students who entered high school in the fall of 2012 (Class of 2016 and beyond). Under current requirements, students have the option of earning four diploma types: (from IDOE website)
The newest set of requirements went into effect for students who entered high school in the fall of 2012 (Class of 2016 and beyond). Under current requirements, students have the option of earning four diploma types: (from IDOE website)
BHSN Core40 Diploma
| Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 8 Credits |
| Math | 6 Credits (2 Credits Algebra I, 2 Credits Geometry, 2 Credits Algebra II) |
| Science | 6 Credits (2 Credits Biology, 2 Credits Chemistry/Physics/ICP, 2 Credits Science Elective) |
| Social Studies | 6 Credits (2 Credits Geography/World Histroy, 2 Credits US History, 1 Credit US Government, 1 Credit Economics) |
| PE | 2 Credits |
| Health | 1 Credit |
| Electives | 13 Credits (5 Credits Directed Electives, World Language, FIne Arts, or CTE) |
BHSN Academic Honors Diploma
| Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 8 Credits |
| Math | 8 Credits (2 Credits Algebra I, 2 Credits Geometry, 2 Credits Algebra II, 2 Credits Math Elective) |
| Science | 6 Credits (2 Credits Biology, 2 Credits Chemistry/Physics/ICP, 2 Credits Science Elective) |
| Social Studies | 6 Credits (2 Credits Geography/World Histroy, 2 Credits US History, 1 Credit US Government, 1 Credit Economics) |
| PE | 2 Credits |
| Health | 1 Credit |
| World Language | 6 Credits in one language or 4 Credits each in two languages |
| Fine Arts |
2 Credits |
BHSN Technical Honors Diploma
| Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 8 Credits |
| Math | 6 Credits (2 Credits Algebra I, 2 Credits Geometry, 2 Credits Algebra II) |
| Science | 6 Credits (2 Credits Biology, 2 Credits Chemistry/Physics/ICP, 2 Credits Science Elective) |
| Social Studies | 6 Credits (2 Credits Geography/World Histroy, 2 Credits US History, 1 Credit US Government, 1 Credit Economics) |
| PE | 2 Credits |
| Health | 1 Credit |
| College/Career |
6 Credits in College & Career Pathway (Resulting in 6 College Credits or Certification) *Earn a grade of a C- or better on all diploma required courses and earn a 3.0 GPA or better |
BHSN Academic Honors Diploma
| Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 8 Credits |
| Math | 8 Credits (2 Credits Algebra I, 2 Credits Geometry, 2 Credits Algebra II, 2 Credits Math Elective) |
| Science | 6 Credits (2 Credits Biology, 2 Credits Chemistry/Physics/ICP, 2 Credits Science Elective) |
| Social Studies | 6 Credits (2 Credits Geography/World Histroy, 2 Credits US History, 1 Credit US Government, 1 Credit Economics) |
| PE | 2 Credits |
| Health | 1 Credit |
| World Language | 6 Credits in one language or 4 Credits each in two languages |
| Fine Arts | 2 Credits |
BHSN Technical Honors Diploma
| Curriculum | Credits |
|---|---|
| English | 8 Credits |
| Math | 6 Credits (2 Credits Algebra I, 2 Credits Geometry, 2 Credits Algebra II) |
| Science | 6 Credits (2 Credits Biology, 2 Credits Chemistry/Physics/ICP, 2 Credits Science Elective) |
| Social Studies | 6 Credits (2 Credits Geography/World Histroy, 2 Credits US History, 1 Credit US Government, 1 Credit Economics) |
| PE | 2 Credits |
| Health | 1 Credit |
| College/Career |
6 Credits in College & Career Pathway (Resulting in 6 College Credits or Certification) *Earn a grade of a C- or better on all diploma required courses and earn a 3.0 GPA or better |
Grad Pathway Requirement 2: Employability Skills
Demonstrations of employability skills include experiences that enable students to apply essential academic, technical, and professional skills and find engagement and relevancy in their academic careers. This can be fulfilled by participating in a project-based, service-based, or work-based learning experience. You can document this experience through the form below:
Grad Pathway Requirement 3: Postsecondary-Ready Competencies
Meet one of the following:
- Honors Diploma: Academic or Technical
- SAT: EBRW = 480 & Math = 530
- ACT: English = 18, Reading = 22 & Math = 22, Science = 23
- ASVAB: Minimum score of 31 and intent to enlist
- State/Industry Recognized Certification
- C or higher in 3 AP or Dual Credit Courses
- CTE Concentrator
- “C” average or higher in Next Level Pathway Courses in a state-approved CTE Pathway (6 Credits)