1. Diplomas Post Secondary School Options Research
Graduation in Georgia
Diplomas
Post Secondary School Options
Research

2. Graduation Requirements
A unit is one course or class. You must make a passing grade and pass the End-of-Course Test in that subject to receive a unit of credit.
Concentrated Area: This is one of the areas of vocational classes.
Health Occupations
Family & Consumer Science
Business/Office Technology
Agriculture
Automotive Mechanics
Construction

3. The OLD High school Diploma
Technology Career Diploma-Required you to take at least 3 units/courses in Math, Science, Social Studies and 4 units of Language Arts Vocational Electives (at least three in the same area). No foreign language. A total of 22 units or more.
College Prep-Required Academic courses in Math, Science, English, Social Studies, and Foreign Language, and vocational electives (any area). A total of 24 units or more.
Dual Diploma-You could meet both requirements with Academic classes, foreign languages and selecting at least 3 vocational electives in a concentrated area.

4. This will start with the Class of 2012…
The NEW Diploma
One for ALL! Everyone must have 28 units
Requires FOUR units each of Math, Science, Language Arts, & Social Studies (16 units total)
Requires 3 units of CTAE, Foreign Language and/or Fine Arts. **If you want to attend a University System of Georgia School you must have two units of foreign language
Requires 1 unit of PE (Health & Personal fitness)
Electives 8 units
This will start with the Class of 2012…

5. Diploma Seals
You can add seals to your diploma by completing the additional requirements
Seal
Additional Requirements
College Prep Seal
2 Foreign Language
Chemistry
Honors Seal
College Prep Requirements
8 honors courses
2 AP courses
CTAE Seal
3 courses in one pathway (vocational)

6. Graduation Requirements
In order to graduate (Pierce County), you must:
Satisfy attendance requirements
Complete the required 28 units of coursework
Pass the GA High School Grad TESTS
Pass the GA High School Writing Test

7. Georgia High School GRAD TEST
All students are required to pass
Tests in each subject area
English/Lang Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Begin taking your Jr. Year
You have multiple opportunities to take the test if you don’t pass the first time.

8. What if I don’t pass the GRAD Test?
You will not receive your regular diploma until you pass all sections.
To be eligible to participate in graduation ceremonies you must meet all requirements and pass all state assessments
Pierce Co BOE does not allow students to graduate early
You must be enrolled in a minimum of 8 semesters during regular school terms to be a candidate for graduation.

9. What’s next…??? After high school you have many options:
Go to college or vocational school
Attend an apprenticeship program or on the job training
Volunteer to learn new skills
Join the military
Get a job!

10. Post Secondary Schools
Vocational / Technical College – teaches work related skills about a certain job. Degrees can be earned in months. On the job training is part of the degree.
Jr. College-offers Associate degrees. Usually only attend for two years, then go to a larger University to complete your degree.
University-Four years or more…Offers academic degrees such as teaching/education, business, pre-medicine, etc. Can earn bachelors, masters, doctorate degrees.

11. Degree Programs
Associate Degree-2years of core curriculum classes not necessarily related to a subject. General courses. You will attend a Junior College or University
Bachelor’s Degree-4 years of study. First part (2 years) is core (general) classes, Second part (2 years) concentrated on your area of study. You must attend a college or university for this degree
Technical Diploma/Certificate-You attend a Vocational school. General classes and subject classes with hands-on activities and on the job training. It takes months to earn this degree.

12. All Schools =Different Degrees
Not all colleges, tech schools and universities offer the same programs of study.
For example, Some schools have medical degree programs while others do not.
You must research to find out if the school you are interested in has the program you want to learn.

13. Where are you going?