Diploma Requirements
Core 40: In 2007, the Indiana General Assembly made the Core 40 Diploma a graduation requirement for students in high school. It is also the minimum requirement for acceptance into a public, four-year college in Indiana. The Core 40 gives students more opportunities post-graduation, whether that includes the workforce, military duty, traditional college, or other post-secondary training. Scottsburg High School has a local policy that requires 4 additional credits for a total of 44 credits for the SHS Core 40. These additional credits include Digital Citizenship & Applications; Preparing for College & Careers.
Core 40 with Academic Honors: Students must complete all of the Core 40 requirements, with additional math, world language, and fine arts credits, stricter GPA guidelines, and take an AP or dual credit course or receive certain scores on standardized tests.
Core 40 with Technical Honors: Students must complete all of the Core 40 requirements, take specific college and career preparation courses, and take an AP or dual credit course or receive certain scores on standardized tests.
Students discuss their diploma path starting in 8th grade, and revisit the plan twice a year with their counselor. For this and more information about diploma requirements, please visit the Indiana Department of Education website.
21st Century Scholar Checklist:
1) Enroll during 7th or 8th grade year.
2) Complete 12 activities on ScholarTrack (3 each year).
3) File FAFSA by March 10th of senior year.
4) Maintain and graduate with a 2.5 or higher GPA.
5) Graduate with at least a Core 40 Diploma.
6) Remain drug and alcohol free.
7) Use the scholarship within one year of graduation.
8) Sign the affirmation pledge.
Learn more at ScholarTrack.