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