"Adjusted diploma" is a diploma that evidences the graduation from high school of a pupil with a disability after the pupil has met special requirements or adjusted standards (per their IEP). (NAC 389.015) Transcripts and diplomas of "Adjusted Diploma" students may not show any indication that the student received this type of diploma.

Required Courses	Unit
English	4
Math	3
Science	2
World History/World Geography	1
U.S. History	1
American Government	.5
Economics	.5
Health	.5
Computer Education and Technology	.5
Electives	7.5
Total	20.5

 

Required Courses	Units
English	4
Math (must include Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 plus 1 or more math classes beyond Algebra 2)	4
Science	3
PE	2
Arts/Humanities/CTE	1
World History/World Geography	1
U.S. History	1
American Government	.5
Economics	.5
Health	.5
Computer Education and Technology	.5
Electives	6
Total	24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required Cumulative GPA- 3.25 or higher 

To graduate from a Nevada high school with a Standard, Advanced, College & Career, Honors, or Honors College & Career diploma a student must participate in the Nevada State high school assessments prescribed by law in addition to the requirements listed above. 

Required Courses	Units
English	4
Math	3
Science	2
Flex Credit	2
PE	2
Arts/Humanities/CTE	1
U.S. History	1
American Government	.5
Economics	.5
Health	.5
Computer Education and Technology	.5
Electives	6
Total	23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flex Credit:

1. Level II or III CTE course in one program of study, or

2. Fourth year of math (Alg 2 or higher), or

3. Third year of science, or

4. Third year of social studies.

To graduate from a Nevada high school with an Alternative diploma a student must participate in the Nevada Alternative Assessment in addition to the requirements listed above. 

Required Courses	Units
English	4
Math (must include Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 plus 1 or more math classes beyond Algebra 2)	4
Science	3
PE	2
Arts/Humanities/CTE	1
World History/World Geography	1
U.S. History	1
American Government	.5
Economics	.5
Health	.5
Computer Education and Technology	.5
Electives	6
Total	24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required Cumulative GPA- 3.25 or higher 

Students must complete the 24 credit requirements above and demonstrate the following:

1. Proficiency in speaking not less than 2 languages (Seal of Biliteracy) or have earned not less than 2 credits in any combination of the following:

• Advanced Placement courses; or
• International Baccalaureate courses; or
• Dual credit courses or courses completed through dual enrollment; or
• Career and technical education courses; or
• Work-based learning (internships); or
• A world language course
• A world language course

2. Earn one or both Endorsements.

• College Ready Endorsement:

English: 18 ACT English or SAT Reading 480; and

Math: 22 ACT Math or SAT Math 530.

• Career Ready Endorsement:

Score of 50+ or higher on the ASVAB; or

Score of Silver or higher on the NCRC; or

Be a completer of a CTE program of study and earn the Nevada Skills Certificate; or

Obtain an industry recognized credential on OWINN list (Nevada Industry-Recognized Credential).

 

To graduate from a Nevada high school with a Standard, Advanced, College & Career, Honors, or Honors College & Career diploma a student must participate in the Nevada State high school assessments prescribed by law in addition to the requirements listed above. 

 

Required Courses	Units
English	4
Math (must include Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 plus 1 or more math classes beyond Algebra 2)	4
Science (must be in Biology, Chemistry, Physics)	3
PE	2
World Language (must be in the same language)	2
Arts/Humanities/CTE	1
World History/World Geography	1
U.S. History	1
American Government	.5
Economics	.5
Health	.5
Computer Education and Technology	.5
Electives	4
Total	24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required Cumulative GPA- 3.40 or higher 

Eight credits must be designated with a GPA bump.

No course failures in the last two years. 

Earn one or both Endorsements.

• College Ready Endorsement:

English: 18 ACT English or SAT Reading 480; and

Math: 22 ACT Math or SAT Math 530.

• Career Ready Endorsement:

Score of 50+ or higher on the ASVAB; or

Score of Silver or higher on the NCRC; or

Be a completer of a CTE program of study and earn the Nevada Skills Certificate; or

Obtain an industry recognized credential on OWINN list (Nevada Industry-Recognized Credential).

 

To graduate from a Nevada high school with a Standard, Advanced, College & Career, Honors, or Honors College & Career diploma a student must participate in the Nevada State high school assessments prescribed by law in addition to the requirements listed above. 

Required Courses	Units
English	4
Math (must include Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 plus 1 or more math classes beyond Algebra 2)	4
Science (must be in Biology, Chemistry, Physics)	3
PE	2
World Language (must be in the same language)	2
Arts/Humanities/CTE	1
World History/World Geography	1
U.S. History	1
American Government	.5
Economics	.5
Health	.5
Computer Education and Technology	.5
Electives	4
Total	24

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Required Cumulative GPA- 3.40 or higher 

Eight credits must be designated with a GPA bump.

No course failures in the last two years. 

To graduate from a Nevada high school with a Standard, Advanced, College & Career, Honors, or Honors College & Career diploma a student must participate in the Nevada State high school assessments prescribed by law in addition to the requirements listed above. 

Required Courses	Units
English	4
Math (must include Alg 1, Geometry & Alg 2 or higher)	3
Science	2
PE	2
Flex Credit	1
Arts/Humanities/CTE	1
World History/World Geography	1
U.S. History	1
American Government	.5
Economics	.5
Health	.5
Computer Education and Technology	.5
Electives	6
Total	23

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Flex Credit:

1. Level II or III CTE course in one program of study, or

2. Fourth year of math (Alg 2 or higher), or

3. Third year of science, or

4.Fourth year of social studies.

To graduate from a Nevada high school with a Standard, Advanced, College & Career, Honors, or Honors College & Career diploma a student must participate in the Nevada State high school assessments prescribed by law in addition to the requirements listed above. 

WCSD Diploma Guide