Henry High School Graduation Requirements

There are 3 paths to a high school diploma Henry students may take. Advanced Endorsement (college readiness pathway) Advanced Honors Endorsement (opportunity scholarship pathway) All paths require at least 25 credits to graduate Dual credit classes may be used as substitute for required classes. Ex. American History Ex. Written composition for English IV

Advanced Endorsement (same as current graduation standards) 4 credits of English English I, II, III, and IV 3 credits of math 1 unit Algebra I 1 Unit of Geometry 1 Unit of Algebra II 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science Biology, Physical Science, Chemistry 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of PE/Health 1 credit of CTE or World Language .5 credit of Personal Finance or Economics The Advanced Endorsement-This endorsement meets the course requirements to be expected into SD universities and technical institutes. Henry encourages students to look at this pathway as the standard graduation plan.

Advanced Honors Endorsement 4 credits of English English I, II, III, and IV 4 credits of math 1 unit Algebra I 1 Unit of Geometry 1 Unit of Algebra II 1 Unit Advanced Math 4 credits of Social Studies 4 credits of Science 1 Unit of Biology 1 Unit any Physical Science 1 Unit of Chemistry or Physics 1 Unit Science Elective 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of PE/Health 2 credits of CTE or World Language .5 credit of Personal Finance or Economics The Advanced Honors Endorsement-Students earning this distinction have elected to take a rigorous sequence of courses throughout high school. This plan included extra units of Math, Science, and CTE/Language within the 25 credit requirement. The courses listed in this plan are in line with the course requirements of the SD opportunity scholarship eligibility, if the student meets the other qualifying factors. (ACT score, grades, institution, ect.)

High School Diploma 4 credits of English 3 credits of math English I, II, and III English IV, Technical Writing, or dual credit through Lake Area 3 credits of math 1 unit Algebra I Geometry or other elective math Consumer Mathematics (offered through South Dakota Virtual School) 4 credits of Social Studies 3 credits of Science 1 Unit of Biology 2 Elective Science 1 credit of Fine Arts 1 credit of PE/Health 1 credit of CTE or World Language .5 credit of Personal Finance or Economics Advanced Career Endorsement available with 2 NTHS courses in same career cluster and National Career Readiness Certificate (must score silver or higher)

Additional Information We will do our best to meet the requirements for all graduation pathways, but emphasis when creating teacher schedules will be made to meet the needs of Advanced and Advanced Honors Endorsement. South Dakota Virtual School classes will also have to be used to meet the Spanish requirements.