From Pre-K to Graduation

Wondering how Diploma+ works in practice?

Read below to learn how Diploma+ works for your student with different focuses at each grade level.

Pre-K through 5th Grade

• Reading
• Writing
• Speaking
• Music and the Arts
• Critical Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Career Awareness
• Project-Based Learning (elementary grade level)
• Social/Emotional Development

6th – 8th Grade

• Foundational Skills for High School Success (This includes core classes, music and the arts.)
• Career Exploration
• College Exploration
• Project-Based Learning
• Social/Emotional Development

9th Grade

• The Freshman Core
  • Math
  • English
  • Science
  • Social Studies
• Elective Options
  • Speech
  • Art
  • Music/Performing Arts
  • Physical Education
• Freshman 101
  • Students participate in an ongoing orientation to high school.

10th Grade

• The Sophomore Core
  • Math
  • English
  • Science
  • Social Studies
• Elective Options
  • Speech
  • Art
  • Music/Performing Arts
  • Physical Education
  • Consumer Education (Course Required for Graduation)
• Diploma+ Academy Elective
  • Based on your Diploma+ Academy choice, you can take courses every year to reach your college and career goals.

11th Grade

• The Junior Core
  • Math
  • English
  • Science
  • American History (college credit available)
• One Elective
  • Speech
  • Art
  • Music/Performing Arts
  • Physical Education
• Business Communications (Course Required for Graduation)
• Diploma+ Academy Elective

12th Grade

• The Senior Core
  • Math
  • English
  • Science
  • American Government (college credit available)
• One Elective
  • Speech
  • Art
  • Music/Performing Arts
  • Physical Education
• Economics (Course Required for Graduation)
• Diploma+ Academy Elective