HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA — INDIANA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

Minimum Diploma Requirements
To earn an Indiana University High School diploma, you must successfully complete at least 40 credits distributed among various subject areas. At least 5 of the 40 credits must be earned through Indiana University High School.

The following shows how the minimum 40 credits should be distributed. Your academic advisor will help you plan a course of study that meets the 40-credit minimum diploma requirements while addressing your individual needs and interests.

1. Language Arts
   8 credits in literature, composition, and speech, including the following:
   
   
   1. English 9: First and Second Semesters (English 11E and 12E)
   2. English 10: First and Second Semesters (English 21E and 22E)
      
      
2. Mathematics
   4 credits
   
   
3. Science
   2 credits from life science (biology); 2 credits from physical science
   
   
4. Social Studies
   6 credits, including the following:
   
   
   1. United States History: First and Second Semesters (Social Studies 31A and 32A)
   2. Economics (Social Studies 41E)
   3. United States Government: First Semester (Social Studies 41G)
      
      
5. Health Education
   1 credit — Health Education: Basic Course (Health Education 11B)
   
   
6. Electives
   17 credits (We strongly recommend that at least 8 of the 17 elective credits be related to your career interest.)

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Suggested College Prep Program
The following program, which meets the 40-credit minimum diploma requirements, is suggested if you plan to attend college.

Although the suggested college prep program satisfies the minimum academic standards recommended for admission to Indiana University, as well as many other universities and colleges, completing the program does not guarantee admission to Indiana University or other universities and colleges.

If you plan to attend college, consult with your IUHS academic advisor or with an advisor at the university or college you plan to attend for information about specific college admission requirements (for example, required high school courses, grades, SAT score, and extracurricular activities).

1. Language Arts
   8 credits in literature, composition, and speech, including the following:
   
   
   1. English 9: First and Second Semesters (English 11E and 12E)
   2. English 10: First and Second Semesters (English 21E and 22E)
      
      
2. Mathematics
   At least 6 credits (8 credits are strongly recommended) from the following:
   
   
   1. Algebra Level I: First and Second Semesters (Mathematics 11A and 12A)
   2. Algebra Level II: First and Second Semesters (Mathematics 21A and 22A)
   3. Geometry: First and Second Semesters (Mathematics 21G and 22G)
   4. Trigonometry (Mathematics 41T)
   5. Calculus: First and Second Semesters (Mathematics 41C and 42C)

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3. Science
   6 credits in laboratory science, including the following:
   
   
   1. Biology Level I: First and Second Semesters (Science 21B and 22B)
   2. 2 credits from the following:
      Physical Science: An Introduction to Chemistry (Science 21P)
      Physical Science: An Introduction to Physics (Science 22P)
      Physics Level I: First Semester (Science 41P)
      Physics Level I: Second Semester (Science 42P)
   3. 2 credits in chemistry, physics, or earth/space science
      
      
4. Social Studies
   6 credits, including the following:
   
   
   1. United States History: First and Second Semesters (Social Studies 31A and 32A)
   2. Economics (Social Studies 41E)
   3. United States Government: First Semester (Social Studies 41G)
   4. 2 credits from the following:
      World History: First Semester (Social Studies 11W)
      World History: Second Semester (Social Studies 12W)
      World Geography: First Semester (Social Studies 21G)
      World Geography: Second Semester (Social Studies 22G)
      Psychology (Social Studies 01P)
      Sociology (Social Studies 01S)
      
      
5. Health Education
   1 credit — Health Education: Basic Course (Health Education 11B)

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6. Directed Electives
   6 credits from the following (4 foreign language credits are strongly recommended):
   
   
   1. French Level I: First and Second Semesters (French 11F and 12F); French Level II: First and Second Semesters (21F and 22F)
   2. German Level 1: First and Second Semesters (German 11G and 12G); German Level II: First and Second Semesters (21G and 22G)
   3. Latin Level I: First and Second Semesters (Latin 11L and 12L)
   4. Spanish Level I: First and Second Semesters (Spanish 11S and 12S); Spanish Level II: First and Second Semesters (Spanish 21S and 22S); Spanish Level III: First and Second Semesters (Spanish 31S and 32S)
   5. Basic Art Level I (Art 03A)
      
   6. Drawing and Storytelling (Art 23A)
      
   7. Art History and Appreciation (Art 31H)
      
      
7. Free Electives
   5 to 7 credits

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