bhss-sthb-Credit Requirements

Subject Minimum
Requirements
to Graduate*		 Minimum
Requirements
For Core 40 Diploma		 Academic
Honors Diploma
ENGLISH 9 Credits 9 Credits 9 Credits
Math 5 Credits 8 Credits 10 Credits (min 1 course past Algebra II)
Science 4 Credits 6 Credits 6 Credits
Foreign Language None 4 Credits
(recommended)		 6 Credits, 3 Years
of 1 Language
or 8 Credits, 2 Years of 2
Languages (all taken while in high school)
Social Studies 6 Credits 6 Credits 6 Credits
Fine Arts (Music & Art) (Drama) None Encouraged 2 Credits
*Physical Education 2 Credits
Health 1 Credit 1 Credit 1 Credit
Electives 16 Credits

10--14  (5) in any Combination from World Language, Fine Arts and/or Career and Technical Ed Credits.  (6) recommended in a Career Sequence

10--14  (5) in any Combination from World Language, Fine Arts and/or Career and Technical Ed Credits.  (6) recommended in a Career Sequence
Total Needed for Graduation 42 Credits 47 Credits

47 Credits
(B AVERAGE & Nothing Below
a C-)

All students considering attending a four-year college plan should  to earn an Honors Diploma. 

Many colleges (Indiana, Purdue and Ball State) are requiring an Honors Diploma for entrance.  Along with course work, it requires one of the following:

  • 2 AP courses (4 credits) and the corresponding exam.
  • Earning a combined score of 1200 or higher on the SAT (critical reading and math).
  • Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT.
  • Complete dual high school/college credit course from the Core Transfer Library (6 transferable college credits).
  • Complete a combination of one AP course and correponding exam and one dual high school/college credit course from the Core Transfer Library.
  • See Curriculum Guide for more details