1. 9th Grade Diploma Information
Elberta High School
9th Grade Diploma Information

2. Facts About Diplomas
Please keep in mind that the state of Alabama only recognizes one diploma. That diploma is the standard diploma. The standard diploma is flexible enough to go to work or college.
The college prep diploma is only recognized in this county.
Colleges NEVER see the dipoma. They only see the transcript.

3. Colleges Look For… 1. ACT Score 2 . Grade Point Average (GPA)
3. Transcript

4. Standard Diploma English (4) Regular, Pre-AP
Math (4)- Algebra 1 regular or Algebra 1 honors, Geometry reg or Geometry honors, Algebra II with trigonometry or algebra with finance, one additional math course, such as Algebraic Connections
Social Studies (4)
Science – 4 – Biology and Physcial Science must be included
Health – ½
PE – 1
CTE, Foreigh Language or Fine Arts – 3 in this category
Career Preparedness
Electives 2.5
24 credits!!

5. Alabama High School Diploma with Baldwin County College Preparatory with Distinction Endorsement
English -4 Pre AP 9&10, AP 11th & 12th
Science -4 (Honors or AP (highet offered) – Pre-AP Biology & Chemistry Pick 2: Physics 1 and or any AP Science offered
Social Studies – 4 Honors r AP, Ap World History, AP US, AP European, AP Government/Honors Econ
Math 5 - Algebra 1 (8th or 9th grade), Honors Geometry, Algebra II trig, Pick 2 PreCalculus, AP Calculus, AP Statistics, AP Computer Science A
Foreign Language 2
Helath ½
PE 1
CTE, Fine Arts, or 3rd Language (1)
Career Preparedness 1
Electives 7.5
Total 28 credits

6. No more Valedictorian / Salutatorian Race
Academic Honor designations: Summa Cum Laude (4.0) Magna Cum Laude (3.75 to 3.99) Cum Laude 3.50 to Studens who earn a D or F in any course will not be eligible to receive academic honors.

7. 9th Grade Schedule 1. English 9 (Regular or Honors)
2. World History or Honors World History
3. Biology or Honors Biology
4. Algebra 1 or Honors Geometry
5. Career Preparedness
6. PE Life or Color Guard or Band or ROTC
7. Elective

8. Career Preparedness Required by the State for all 2017 and
beyond  graduates.
One  credit
Four  components... –
Career  development
Academic  planning
Computer  skills  and  applications
Financial  literacy

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