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Clark County School District Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma English4 credits Math (Alg 1)3 credits Science2 credits World Hist/Geog.1 credit U.S. History1 credit U.S. Government1 credit Physical Education2 credits ** Health.5 credit Use of Computers.5 credit Electives7.5 credits TOTAL22.5 credits

21 st Century Course of Study (Not a diploma, its a standard) English4 credits Math (thru Alg II)4 credits Science (Bio.)3 credits World Hist/Geog.1 credit U.S. History1 credit U.S. Government1 credit Physical Education2 credits ** Health.5 credit Use of Computers.5 credit Electives7.5 credits TOTAL22.5 credits

Advanced Diploma English4 credits Math (Alg. 1)4 credits Science (Bio.)3 credits World Hist/Geog.1 credit U.S. History1 credit U.S. Government1 credit Physical Education2 credits ** Health.5 credit Use of Computers.5 credit Electives6 credits Arts/Occ Ed.1 credit TOTAL24 credits * 3.25 unweighted gpa

Advanced Honors Diploma Same requirements as Advanced Diplomas but includes Honors/AP/IB credit in the following areas: English3 Math2 Science2 Social Studies2 Foreign Language1 Elective2 TOTAL12 ** Requires a 3.25 unweighted/3.85 weighted gpa

Graduation Requirements Special Notes Students may waive their 2 nd year of PE by playing a school or club sport, marching band or performing group participation. Most students within the CCSD earn their computer credit in middle school While foreign language is not required to graduate, most colleges and universities required at least 2 years of 1 language for admission Students must pass all 4 Nevada High School Proficiency Exams (NHSPE): Math, Reading, Science and Writing to receive a diploma. While all classes count toward CCSD graduation, colleges mainly look at a students grades in core subjects for admission.

Academic Plan

College Admissions Process Finding a college that fits Request college information College Entrance Exams Campus visit College Comparison Worksheet

College Info Web Resources CCSD Guidance and Counseling Website ~ Nevada Career Information System ~ User name: ncis Password: nevada College Searches Individual college websites

University of Nevada, Las Vegas University of Nevada, Reno Nevada State College Sierra Nevada College Community Colleges CSN Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows CC, Western Nevada CC Nevada Colleges and Universities

UNLV/UNR Admissions Requirements 3.0 G.P.A – in core classes 4 credits English 3 credits math – Algebra or higher 3 credits social science 3 credits science – at least 2 lab science courses

Nevada State College Admission Requirements 2.0 G.P.A 4 credits English 3 credits math – at least 2 Algebra or higher 3 credits social science 3 credits science – at least 1 lab science course

Student Athletes Academic Plan Core Courses NCAA requirements Refer to NCAA Quick Reference Guide Clearinghouse Register at end of junior year College entrance exams Take at end of junior year Website

Scholarships Merit based Academics Special talents Community service Need based FAFSA Competitive School Local National

What makes me a good candidate? Good grades Good test scores Community service Athletic/interest-based involvement Be as well rounded as possible Scholarship committees look at: GPA Honors, AP, and IB courses ACT, SAT I, and SAT II scores Involvement in clubs, activities, athletics, and community Work Family responsibilities Unusual circumstances

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