Graduation Requirements
Students will work towards one of three tiered diploma types; Platinum, Gold or Silver. Students are encouraged to refer to these graduation requirements when they develop and adjust their Individual Career and Academic Plan as they progress through high school.
Platinum
Curricular Areas
|
Graduation Credit
|
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
|
Science |
3 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Practical Arts | 0.5 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Personal Finance | 0.5 |
| Health | 0.5 |
| International Language | 2 |
| Electives | 8.5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 28 |
| Required MVAs* | 2 |
Gold
Curricular Areas
|
Graduation Credit
|
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
|
Science |
3 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Practical Arts | 0.5 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Personal Finance | 0.5 |
| Health | 0.5 |
| Electives | 9 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 25.5 |
| Required MVAs* | 1 |
Silver
Curricular Areas
|
Graduation Credit
|
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
|
Science |
3 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Practical Arts | 0.5 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Personal Finance | 0.5 |
| Health | 0.5 |
| Electives | 7.5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 24 |
| Required MVAs* | 1 |
Required for all diplomas:
English - ELA 9, ELA 10, and 2 ELA Elective Credits
Social Studies - American History, World History, American Government
*MVA is Market Value Asset. Students will have numerous opportunities to earn one or more MVAs during their high school career.
NOTE: No matter your diploma, it is recommended by the Coordinating Board of Higher Education (CBHE) that college-bound students take 4 credits of Math and complete 2 years of the same international language.
CBHE RECOMMENDED CURRICULUM
The College Board of Higher Education (CBHE) Recommended Core Curriculum includes the following areas of study to meet college admission course criteria.
Curricular Areas
|
Recommended College Preparatory |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Mathematics | 4 |
|
Science |
3 |
| Fine Arts | 1 |
| Practical Arts | 0.5 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Personal Finance | 0.5 |
| Health | 0.5 |
| Electives | 9.5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 27 |
Weighted GPA
Students will be granted a weighted GPA based on certain coursework completed throughout high school. This weighted GPA will only be provided to colleges and universities to assist in scholarship/admission consideration. All Liberty Public School academic honors/awards will continue to be based on a student's unweighted GPA. Some of our course options will earn additional GPA points towards a weighted GPA
A committee will be meeting to investigate the benefits and drawbacks of using weighted GPA's for academic honors/awards for future graduating classes in order to make a proposal to the School Board on how to move forward.
NOTE: The Weighted GPA is not used as a determining factor for these LPS awards.
Graduating "With Honors"
Cum Laude “With Honors” system
Students earning a 3.5 to a 4.0 grade point average will be recognized at high school graduation.
Summa Cum Laude
Grade Point Average: 3.9 to 4.000
Magna Cum Laude
Grade Point Average: 3.7 to 3.89
Cum Laude
Grade Point Average: 3.500 to 3.69
Valedictorian and Salutatorian Recognition
Students receiving the distinct honor of Valedictorian and Salutatorian will be recognized at high school graduation.
Valedictorian
Earns an A in all classes enrolled.
Salutatorian
Earn an A in all classes enrolled with the exception of one where they can earn a B.
