Exhibit Descriptor Code: IHF~E(3)
Graduation Requirements
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS OF STUDY
(EACH PROGRAM OF STUDY REQUIRES ONE YEAR OF ALGEBRA OR ITS EQUIVALENT)
High School Diploma Academic Diploma/ Advanced Academic Diploma
Program of Study College Preparatory with Excellence
Program of Study Leading to Program of Study
a Seal of Endorsement 3.5 CGPA
Units Qtr Units Qtr Units Qtr
Hrs Hrs Hrs
English 4 60 English * 4 60 English * 4 60
Math 3 45 Math * * 3 45 Math * * 3 45
Science 3 45 Science * * * 3 45 Science * * * 3 45
Citizenship 1/3 5 Citizenship 1/3 5 Citizenship 1/3 5
Economics 1/3 5 Economics 1/3 5 Economics 1/3 5
Social Science Electives 1/3 5 Social Science Electives 1/3 5 Social Science Electives 1/3 5
World Studies 1 15 World History 1 15 World History 1 15
American History 1 15 American History 1 15 American History 1 15
Foreign Language 2 30 Foreign Language 2 30
Health 1/3 5 Health 1/3 5 Health 1/3 5
Physical Education 2/3 10 Physical Education 2/3 10 Physical Education 2/3 10
Computer Tech., Fine 3 45 Computer Tech., Fine 1 15 Computer Tech., Fine 1 15
Arts, Vocational Ed., Arts, Vocational Ed., Arts, Vocational Ed.,
Foreign Language, ROTC ROTC ROTC
Specified Electives 2 30
English, Math, Science,
Soc. Studies, Foreign Lang.
Electives 4 60 Electives**** 4 60 Electives**** 4 60
TOTAL 21 315 TOTAL 21 315 TOTAL 23 345
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OR OR OR
Voc. Ed. Electives for 4 60 ****Voc. Ed. Electives for 4 60 ****Voc. Ed. Electives for 4 60
Seal of Endorsement Seal of Endorsement Seal of Endorsement
(45 of the 60 hrs. must be (45 of the 60 hrs. must be (45 of the 60 hrs. must be
in one of these areas: Bus. in one of these areas: Bus. in one of these areas: Bus.
Ed., HE, IA, Occup. Ed.) Ed., HE, IA, Occup. Ed.) Ed., HE, IA, Occup. Ed.)
OR OR OR
Fine Arts Electives for 4 60 ****Fine Arts Electives for 4 60 ****Fine Arts Electives for 4 60
Seal of Endorsement Seal of Endorsement Seal of Endorsement
(45 of the 60 hrs. must be (45 of the 60 hrs. must be (45 of the 60 hrs. must be
in one of these areas: in one of these areas: Instr. in one of these areas:
Instr. music, vocal music, music, vocal music, Instr. music, vocal music,
visual arts) visual arts) visual arts)
AND
Electives 2 30
TOTAL 21 315 TOTAL 21 315 TOTAL 23 345
* English * * Math * * * Science
Grammar/Usage/Advanced Composition Algebra I Biology, Chemistry, Physics
(Preferred)
Skills Geometry Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry
Literature (American,English,World) Algebra II (Preferred)
Algebra and Trigonometry III Physical Science, Biology, Physics
Physical Science, Biology, another
Laboratory Science
ISSUED: 09/11/2000
DEKALB COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION
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Legal References
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0069 — Requirements and procedures for issuing and awarding high school diplomas to honorably discharged World War II veterans (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0070 — Requirements and procedures for issuing and awarding high school diplomas to honorably discharged Korean Conflict and Vietnam Conflict veterans (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0140.1 — Online learning (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0142 — Prescribed courses (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0142.1 — Coursework in the founding philosophy and principles of the United States of America (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0146 — Scholastic Assessment Test preparatory course; acceptance as elective credit (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0149.2 — Awarding of high school diplomas for completion of postsecondary programs; identification of critical needs fields of study (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0149.4 — Financial literacy instruction and curriculum (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0150 — Eligibility for enrollment (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0154 — Remedial education program (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0159.4 — Policies and guidelines for awarding units of high school credit based on demonstrated proficiency (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0161.3 — Dual Enrollment Act; purpose; dual credit courses; eligibility for participation; eligibility for payment (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0209 — Financial literacy endorsement for educators (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0327.1 — Industry credentialing for career, technical, and agricultural education programs; reporting (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0329 — Requirements for high schools that receive reform grants as chronically low-performing high schools (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-02-0786 — Parents' Bill of Rights (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-03-0496 — Definitions. Realizing Educational Achievement Can Happen (REACH) Scholarship Program. (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-03-0497 — Establishment of REACH scholarship; student requirements. (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-03-0499.1 — Requirements of REACH scholar (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-04-0018 — Management and control of adult literacy and postsecondary technical education programs and schools (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-04-0140 — Vocational, Technical and Adult Education: Dual Achievement Program Definitions (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-04-0141 — (Repealed effective July 1, 2026) Establishment of pilot program; awarding of high school diploma to successful participants; skills and knowledge; eligibility for participation; regulation (Lexis)
- O.C.G.A. 20-17-0002 — Interstate Compact on Educational Opportunity for Military Children (Lexis)
- Rule 160-5-1-.15 — Awarding Units of Credit and Acceptance of Transfer Credit and/or Grades
- Rule 160-4-3-.14 — Work-Based Learning Programs
- Rule 160-4-8-.09 — Student Advisement