Road to graduation

Core Academic Requirements COURSE OF STUDY EXPECTATIONS Required/Elective Area of Study Credits English 4 Mathematics Science 3 World History 1 U.S. History U.S. Government Physical Education* 2 Health ½ Use of Computers** Electives(includes one Arts and Humanities course)*** 7 Total 24

Nevada system of higher education admissions – university requirements Core Curriculum (3.0 GPA IN coursework) 4 English 3 Mathematics 3 Natural Sciences 3 Social Science/Studies Total Units: 13

Governor Guinn Millennium scholarship requirements Core Curriculum Requirement 4 English 4 Mathematics 3 Natural Science 3 Social Science and History Total Units: 14 Grade Point Average (GPA) Requirement Cumulative GPA of 3.25 OR 21 ACT score, OR 1070 combined SAT score

Doral Academy Diploma options Advanced Honors Diploma (Class of 2020 ONLY) fulfill Advanced Diploma requirements and the prescribed Honors/AP/IB classes, and 3.25 GPA without bonus points and 3.85 GPA with bonus points College and Career Ready Diploma fulfill the new Nevada requirements, requiring student be prepared for college and the workforce Advanced Diploma fulfill standard graduation requirements plus additional credits and required 3.25 GPA with out bonus points Standard Diploma fulfill (new) standard graduation requirements, 23.0 credits Grade Point Average (GPA) is determined by finding the grade average of all coursework on the student transcript on a 4.0 scale

VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUATORIAN VALEDICTORIAN AND SALUTATORIAN Identification of Valedictorian(s) and Salutatorian(s) Valedictorian(s), student(s) with the highest grade point average (GPA weighted with Bonus Points) in the graduating cohort, and Salutatorian(s), students with the second highest grade point average (GPA weighted with Bonus Points) in the graduating cohort, will be identified as candidates at the end of the fall semester of their graduating year. Final Valedictorian(s) and Salutatorian(s) will be determined based on the completion of all high school credit course work. Students will be considered “Candidates” until final second semester grades are posted.

Honors Program Advantages of the Honors Course Offerings Most competitive colleges and universities consider not only students’ grades, but also academic background evidenced by courses listed on the student transcript, letters of recommendation from teachers and counselors, and SAT or ACT scores. Enrollment in the College and Career Ready Diploma course work will assist students in the preparation for college entrance exams. The Grade Point Average (GPA) weighted with Bonus Points is used when determining ranking in the class.   Weighted Honors Courses Students will earn a weighted grade point factor for successful completion of Honor and Advanced Placement (AP) courses. The weighted GPA for the Honors Program for students will be added as follows: Honors .025 Advanced Placement .050

Advanced Honors Diploma – class of 2020 only Required/Elective Area of Study Advanced Diploma Credits Honors Course Program Credits English 4 3 Mathematics 2 Science World History 1   U.S. History U.S. Government Physical Education* Health ½ Use of Computers** Foreign Language*** Arts/Humanities Electives 5 Total (unweighted GPA of 3.25) 24 12 Student must achieve a minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA and a minimum 3.85 weighted GPA.

College and career ready diploma Required/Elective Area of Study Credits English 4 Mathematics (Algebra II or higher) Science 3 World History 1 U.S. History U.S. Government Physical Education* 2 Health ½ Use of Computers** Arts/Humanities Electives 6 Total (unweighted or weighted GPA of 3.25) 24 Student must achieve proficiency and receive an endorsement (see next slide)

College and career ready diploma (cont’d) Proficiency in two languages, or two (2) units in AP courses, dual credit courses, CTE courses, Work-based Learning courses, or a world language course and: One or both of the following endorsements: College-Ready Endorsement for students that successfully complete a college readiness assessment, and not receive less than remedial scores for initial (non-remedial) placement into college-level English and mathematics. Career-Ready Endorsement for students that successfully complete the ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)-level Silver or above, or successfully complete the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB)-score 50 or above, or obtain a Career and Technical Education Skills Attainment Certificate, or obtain a credential on Nevada’s Industry-Recognized Credentials List (OWINN).

Advanced Diploma ADVANCED DIPLOMA Required/Elective Area of Study Credits English 4 Mathematics Science 3 World History 1 U.S. History U.S. Government Physical Education* 2 Health ½ Use of Computers** Arts/Humanities Electives 6 Total 24 Student must achieve a minimum 3.25 unweighted GPA.

Standard Diploma STANDARD DIPLOMA Required/Elective Area of Study Credits English 4 Mathematics 3 Science 2 World History 1 U.S. History U.S. Government Physical Education* Health ½ Use of Computers** College and Career Ready/Flex*** Electives 6 Total 23

Recommended course of study – grade 9 College & Career Ready Diploma* Advanced Diploma* Standard Diploma English 9 H English 9, English 9 H English 9 Algebra I, Geometry H Algebra I, Geometry, Geometry H Algebra I, Geometry Biology H Biology, Biology H Biology Physical Education I Foreign Language I Interdisciplinary Studies Elective *Meets the Doral Academy Course of Study Expectations **Course offerings will be based on grade level, student ability, teacher recommendations, and staffing.

Recommended course of study – grade 10 College & Career Ready Diploma* Advanced Diploma* Standard Diploma American Literature H English 10, American Literature H English 10 Geometry H, Algebra II H Geometry, Geometry H, Algebra II H Geometry, Algebra II Chemistry H Chemistry, Chemistry H Chemistry World History H, AP World History World History, World History H World History Physical Education II Foreign Language II H Elective *Meets the Doral Academy Course of Study Expectations **Course offerings will be based on grade level, student ability, teacher recommendations, and staffing.

Recommended course of study – grade 11 College & Career Ready Diploma* Advanced Diploma* Standard Diploma AP Literature and Composition English 11, English 11 Honors, English 11 Algebra II H, Pre-Calculus AB H Algebra II, Algebra II H, College Preparatory Math, Pre-Calculus AB H Algebra II Physics H Physics, Physics H Physics US History H, AP US History US History, US History H US History Foreign Language III H Elective Health/Elective *Meets the Doral Academy Course of Study Expectations **Course offerings will be based on grade level, student ability, teacher recommendations, and staffing.

Recommended course of study – grade 12 College & Career Ready Diploma* Advanced Diploma* Standard Diploma AP Language and Composition   English 12, English 12 Honors, AP Language and Composition English 12 Pre-Calculus AB H, AP Calculus AB College Preparatory Math, Pre-Calculus AB H, AP Statistics College Preparatory Math Geoscience H, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics C: Mechanics Geoscience H, AP Environmental Science Geoscience US Government H, AP US Government US Government, US Government H US Government AP Spanish Language and Culture Elective AP Art History, AP Music Theory, Elective *Meets the Doral Academy Course of Study Expectations **Course offerings will be based on grade level, student ability, teacher recommendations, and staffing.

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Pre-registration Timeline for 2019-20 school year DATES ACTIVITY March/April Counselor reviews academic plans and course recommendations/requests for next year with students May Counselor completes schedule conflicts with students Late May Counselor provides notification of final course requests to students/parents Course offerings will be based on grade level, student ability, teacher recommendations, and staffing.

Credit options for students External Credit Community Service Correspondence/Online Music Equivalent Physical Education II Waiver

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