Extended Diploma Requirements
The Extended Diploma is intended for Special Education students only.
Criteria: For students who have demonstrated the inability to meet the full set of academic content standards even with reasonable modifications and accommodations. Students must have a documented history of an inability to maintain grade level achievement due to significant learning and instructional barriers or have a documented history of a medical condition that creates a barrier to achievement, and participate in an alternate assessment or have a serious illness or injury that changes the student’s ability to participate in grade level activities.
Credits: Students must earn the following credits:
- English – 2
- Mathematics – 2
- Science – 2
- Social Studies – 3
- Health – 1
- PE – 1
- Arts or Second Language – 1
No more than six credits can be earned in the special education classroom.
Personalized Learning Requirements: Do not apply for the Extended Diploma