Exhibit Descriptor Code: IHF~E(9)
Graduation Requirements
IHF-E(9)
HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS OF STUDY
(EACH PROGRAM OF STUDY REQUIRES ONE YEAR OF ALGEBRA OR ITS EQUIVALENT)
+++ Technology/Career Preparatory +++ Technology/Career Preparatory with Distinction +++ College Preparatory Academic +++ College Preparatory with Distinction
Diploma/College Preparatory Program of Study Advanced Academic Diploma with Excellence
Leading to a Seal of Endorsement Program of Study 3.5 CGPA
Units Units Units Units
English 4 English 4 English * 4 English * 4
Math 3 Math 3 Math ** 4 Math ** 4
Science 3 Science 3 Science *** 3 Science *** 3
Citizenship 1/2 Citizenship 1/2 Citizenship 1/2 Citizenship 1/2
Economics 1/2 Economics 1/2 Economics 1/2 Economics 1/2
World Studies 1 World Studies 1 World Studies 1 World Studies 1
American History 1 American History 1 American History 1 American History 1
World Language 2 World Language 2
Health/Physical Education 1 Health/Physical Education 1 Health/Physical Education 1 Health/Physical Education 1
Technology/Career Preparatory Units 4 Technology/Career Preparatory Units 4 Computer Tech., and/or Fine Arts, 1 Computer Tech., Fine Arts, 1
Computer Technology and/or Fine Arts and/or Technology/Career Prep. Technology/Career Prep.
and/or Technology/Career Prep. and/or Specified Elective (from 2
World Languages 1 English, Math, Science, Soc.
Studies, World Lang.)
Electives 3 Electives 3 Electives 4 Electives **** 4
Core Courses Elective Core Courses Elective 22
(English/Math/Science/Social Studies/World (English/Math/Science/Social
Language) Studies/World Language)
24
TOTAL 22 TOTAL 22 TOTAL TOTAL
Fine Arts Electives for Seal of Endorsement (2 of the Fine Arts Electives with Seal or Endorsement (2 of Fine Arts Electives for Seal of Endorsement (2 of Fine Arts Electives for Seal of Endorsement
3 elective units must be in one of the areas: Instr. the elective units must be in one of these areas: the 3 elective units must be in one of the areas: (2 of the 3 elective units must be in one of the
music, vocal music, visual arts) instrumental music, vocal music, visual arts) Instr. music, vocal music, visual arts) areas: Instr. music, vocal music, visual arts)
Technology/Career Preparatory Seal of Endorsement Technology/Career Preparatory Seal or College Preparatory with Distinction and
(3 of which must be concentrated in one area program) Endorsement (3 of which must be concentrated in Excellence Seal of Endorsement core GPA 3.5
one program area)
Technology/Career Preparatory with Distinction
and Excellence Seal of Endorsement
GPA in Technology/Career Preparatory subjects 3.5
* English ** Math *** Science
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Exhibit Descriptor Code: IHF~E(9)
Graduation Requirements
Composition/Literature (American, English, World) Algebra I/Geometry/Algebra II/Algebra and Trigonometry Biology, Chemistry, Physics (Preferred)/Physical Science,
III/Discrete mathematics/AP Statistics/Calculus Biology, Chemistry (Preferred)/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