Diplomas: Core 40, Academic Honors, Technical Honors, IB, and Capstone

Choosing a diploma that fits your needs and interests is an ongoing process.

Please use the suggestions on this page to keep your options open for your desired diploma. Click on each heading for specific requirements.

40 credits
College-bound
No World Language requirement, but consider two years of WL if pursuing a 4-year college
Start or continue a Pathway to fulfill the state's Postsecondary Readiness requirement
No additional requirements beyond the 40 credits outlined in the graphic linked above, as well as Personal Finance

Follows admissions requirements for many 4-year colleges
Fulfills the state's Postsecondary Readiness requirement
Maintain a 3.0 (B) average over 4 years; earn a C or above in the 47 classes that count for the diploma
Classes to consider for next year:
- Continue or start a World Language
- 2 Fine Arts credits
- Dual Credit or AP classes
  - ...in subjects you enjoy! CHS has a wide variety of AP/DC classes to fit most interests. IB classes will also fulfill this requirement, but are not offered until 11th grade.

Encourages focus in specific career-related subject area
Does not require World Language or Fine Arts (if considering a 4-year college, you'll need to take 2 years of WL; consider exploring Fine Arts.)
Maintain a 3.0 (B) average over 4 years; earn a C or above in the 47 classes that count for the diploma
Classes to consider:
- Dual Credit classes in subjects with a 6-credit (2-3 year) course progression (Business, Engineering, Culinary, Criminal Justice, etc.)
- Additonal AP/DC/IB class (does not have to match the Dual Credit course progression described above; you'll eventually need 2 more college credit-bearing classes)

International Baccalaureate and AP Capstone

The IB and Capstone diplomas are not Indiana diplomas. Earning either of these diplomas showcases your focus, motivation, and effort, helping you stand out to colleges.

IB courses are not available until Junior year (11th grade). If you are interested in this diploma, please check Prerequisites for your desired classes here.
AP Capstone
- requires completion of 6 AP classes, including AP Seminar and AP Research as English requirements
- You may opt to take AP Seminar in 10th or 11th grade. Choosing AP Seminar may require recommendation from English teacher.

Depending on your diploma goal, you may have added a world language, a Fine Arts credit or two, and/or a college credit-bearing class.

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