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Advanced Diploma
ADVANCED DIPLOMA
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English |
4.0 |
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Math (must include Algebra 1, Geometry & Algebra 2 or equivalent) |
4.0 |
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Science |
3.0 |
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American Government |
0.5 |
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Economics |
0.5 |
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U.S. History |
1.0 |
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World History/World Geography |
1.0 |
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PE |
2.0 |
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Arts/Humanities/CTE/ HSROTC 5-6/7-8 |
1.0 |
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Computer Literacy |
0.5 |
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Health |
0.5 |
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Electives |
6.0 |
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TOTALS |
24.0 |
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Required Cumulative GPA |
3.25 on a 4.0 scale (no rounding) |
Nevada Assessments Required for Graduation
In order to graduate from a Nevada high school with a Standard, Advanced, College & Career, or Honors diploma, a student must participate in the Nevada State high school assessments prescribed by law as diploma requirements for their respective graduating class.
Students who entered high school in the fall of 2012 and thereafter must participate in the College and Career Readiness assessment pursuant to Nevada Revised Statues 390.600 and 390.610 as prescribed by the Nevada State Board of Education. Students will take the assessment during their junior/11th grade year.
Students who entered high school in fall of 2016 and thereafter must participate in a civics examination pursuant to Nevada Senate bill 322 approved in 2017. Students will take the civics examination as part of the U.S. History or Government course.
