Graduation Requirements
| Requirements for: | 3-Year Students | 2-Year Students | 1-Year Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| Science | 2 credits biology 2 credits chemistry2 credits physics 6 credits lab science from Academy |
2 credits biology 2 credits chemistry2 credits physics 4.5 credits lab science from Academy |
2 credits biology 2 credits chemistry2 credits physics 1.5 credits lab science from Academy |
| Math | 2 credits Algebra 1/Int Math 1 2 credits Geometry/Int Math 2 2 credits Algebra 2/Int Math 3 2 credits beyond Algebra 2 5+ credits total from Academy |
2 credits Algebra 1/Int Math 1 2 credits Geometry/Int Math 2 2 credits Algebra 2/Int Math 3 2 credits beyond Algebra 2 3+ credits total from Academy |
2 credits Algebra 1/Int Math 1 2 credits Geometry/Int Math 2 2 credits Algebra 2/Int Math 3 2 credits beyond Algebra 2 1+ credits total from Academy |
| English | 8 credits total 1 credit American Literature 1 credit World Literature 3+ credits electives from Academy |
8 credits total 1 credit American Literature 1 credit World Literature 1+ credits electives from Academy |
8 credits total 1+ credits electives from Academy |
| Social Studies | 2 credits Geography/History of the World 2 credits U.S. History 1 credit Economics 1 credit U.S. Government 5+ credits total from Academy |
2 credits Geography/History of the World 2 credits U.S. History 1 credit Economics 1 credit U.S. Government 3+ credits total from Academy |
2 credits Geography/History of the World 2 credits U.S. History 1 credit Economics 1 credit U.S. Government 1+ credits total from Academy |
| World Language | 6 credits one language OR 4 credits each two languages At least 2 5 credits from Academy |
6 credits one language OR 4 credits each two languages |
6 credits one language OR 4 credits each two languages |
| Fine Arts | 2 credits | 2 credits | 2 credits |
| Phys Ed | 2 credits | 2 credits | 2 credits |
| Health | 1 credit | 1 credit | 1 credit |
| Digital Apps | 0.5 credits OR test out | 0.5 credits OR test out | 0.5 credits OR test out |
| Colloquium | 1.5 credits | 1 credit | 0.5 credits |
| May Term | 1.5 credits | 1 credit | 0.5 credits |
| Minimum Academy Credits | 39 | 26.5 | 13 |
Each of these requirements is only met if the student earns a C- or better in the applicable course.
For an honors diploma, each student must also complete ONE of the following:
- SAT score of 1250+, Math 560+, English 590+
- ACT combined score of 26+ with writing section completed
- 2 Full year AP Courses with exams taken
- 2 Dual Credit courses with dual credits enrolled and earned
- Combination of 1 full year AP course with exam and 1 dual credit course
Graduation requirements extra information:
Students must maintain at least 5.5 credits per semester to be full time students.
Courses that typically meet for 150 minutes per week are worth 1 credit, 200 minutes per week are generally worth 1.25 credits, and more than that per week are worth 1.5 credits. Courses that only last for one quarter or meet for less than 150 minutes per week are generally worth 0.5 credits. See the course description for confirmation of credits earned for successful completion of each course.
The graduation requirements table shown lists ALL graduation requirements: for a Core40 with Academic Honors Diploma and the Academy graduation requirements. Requirements specific to the Academy are listed as the bottom line in each applicable box. Courses that are not taught at the Indiana Academy which would have traditionally been taken at the previous school may be taken through summer school or through other arrangements. These classes include, but are not limited to, PE, Health, and some Fine Arts. Approval for these substitutions should be arranged with the Assistant Director of Academic Advising and Guidance.