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INDIANA SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF

BELONG • EXCEL • THRIVE

Diploma Requirements and Structure

Class of 2029 and beyond

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Indiana Diploma - A high school diploma earning 42+ credits with plans of attending to college and/or workforce.

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  • 8 credits in English

  • 7 credits in Math

  • 7 credits in Science and Computer Science

  • 5 credits in Social Studies

  • 2 credits in PE/Health

  • 12 credits in CTE/Art/World Language

  • 1 credit in Career Exploration

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Additional Graduation Requirements

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Post Secondary Ready Competencies:

  • CTE pathway (students must take four years of the same pathway, i.e., Principles of Digital Design and finish with Digital Design Capstone)

  • SAT (taken each year of high school)

  • Complete at least three dual credit courses (optional)

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Employability Skills (must complete at least one of the following):

  • Service Based Learning (part of a school team, community service, etc.)

  • Project Based Learning (part of a school project, yearbook, Oriole’s Press, etc.)

  • Work Based Learning (complete job shadowing, internship, work experience, etc.)

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Community Service

  • Must complete 40 hours before graduation

    • Must track with QR code provided

    • Click this link to learn more.

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Indiana Diploma with Honors Seal - A high school diploma with honors seal with plans of attending four year university. This must be recommended by the principal and transition coordinator during case conference.

  • Additional Courses for Honors Seal:

    • Pre-Calculus

    • Language Heritage Speakers 2

    • Language Heritage Speakers 3

    • Honors Capstone Project

  • Must complete at least one of the options

    • Earn 6 dual-credit college courses

    • Score a 1250 or higher on the SAT

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Alternative Diploma - A high school diploma earning 42+ credits or units with plans of attending to the workforce and/or supported workforce.

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  • 8 credits in English

  • 7 credits in Math

  • 7 credits in Science and Computer Science

  • 5 credits in Social Studies

  • 2 credits in PE/Health

  • 12 credits in Work Based Learning

  • 1 credit in Career Exploration

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Assessments

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  • iLearn Biology (typically taken at the end of the 9th grade year)

  • iLearn Government (optional)

  • NWEA (Reading, Language Usage and Mathematics)

  • PSAT 9/10 and SAT (taken every year of high school)

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