Students need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria excluding Additional Assessments.
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Subject |
Criteria |
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English |
4 units |
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Mathematics |
4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content |
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Science |
4 units, including physics and chemistry |
|
Social Studies |
4 units, including U.S. History and U.S. Government |
|
Foreign Language |
3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied |
|
Fine Arts |
1 unit |
|
Grade Point Average |
3.5 on a 4.0 scale |
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ACT/SAT Score [excluding scores from the writing sections]* |
27 ACT / 1210 SAT |
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Additional Assessment |
HSA Graduation Requirements |
HSA student who seeks Diploma with Honors shall take as much as possible advanced courses (Challenge, Dual Credit, Advanced Placement, and Research Methods/Research & Exhibition).
Benefits:
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Often receive advanced standing when entering college
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Better chance for scholarships that seeks academic achievement
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Wear a Gold Cord on the graduation gown
Receive Gold Diploma Covers and Gold Distinguished Seals on diplomas