Subject Area | Number of Credits Required |
English | 8 |
Mathematics in Grades 9-12 | 6 |
Science | 6 |
Social Studies | 6 |
Physical Education | 2 |
Health | 1 |
Theology* | 8 |
Directed Electives | 5 |
Electives | 6 |
* Students are required to earn a minimum of eight credits in Theology in addition to the state requirements. Therefore, they will be required to earn 48 credits for Core 40 and 55 credits for the Technical Honors or Academic Honors Diploma.
Mathematics requires that a student complete work through at least Algebra 2 with a minimum of six (6) credits taken in grades 9-12. This course must include algebra 1, geometry, and algebra 2.
Science requires six (6) credits that include two (2) credits in Biology, two (2) credits in Chemistry or Integrated Chemistry/Physics, and another two (2) credits from any other science class.
Social Studies requires two (2) credits in U.S. History, one (1) credit in American Government, one (1) credit in Economics, and two (2) credits of World History/Civilization.
All students are required to take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year of high school. Please consult with the counselors for a list of the quantitative reasoning courses.
Directed electives must include courses from the following areas: World Languages, Fine Arts or Career/Technical. Students are strongly encouraged to select electives in a deliberate manner to take full advantage of career exploration and post-secondary educational opportunities.
Indiana Course and Credit Requirements
Indiana Graduation Pathways
Caminos hacia la Graduación en Indiana