Class of 2013 and beyondAs of 7.31.12

Course # of Credits

English (English I, II, III, and IV) 4

Math (Algebra 1 and above; must take at least one class each year)

4

Science (Biology, Chemistry, and one additional lab science)

3

Social Studies

- World History or World Geography 1

- US History 1

- Government .5

- Economics .5

- Personal Finance .5

Course # of Credits

World Languages (two years of same language) 2

Lifetime Wellness 1

Physical Education 1

Fine or Performing Arts 6

Elective 1

TOTAL 25.5

*Elective credits are any academic/arts/PE credits that are above and beyond the graduation requirements listed above.

Promotion criteria is based on number of credits and being on track with English and Math credits

The criteria below reflects MNPS requirements for promotion criteria based on the number of classes offered at NSA.

To be promoted to sophomore status:◦ 6 credits◦ 1 English credit; 1 Math credit

To be promoted to junior status:◦ 12 credits◦ 1 English credit; 1 Math credit

To be promoted to senior status:◦ 18 credits◦ 1 English credit; 1 Math credit

This is MNPS required criteria. This is MNPS required criteria. Students must score at or above ALL of the Students must score at or above ALL of the

subject area readiness benchmarks on the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT or equivalent score on the SATACT or equivalent score on the SAT

◦ English English 1818◦ MathMath 2222◦ ScienceScience 2424◦ Soc. St/ Reading 21Soc. St/ Reading 21

This is MNPS required criteria. This is MNPS required criteria. Earn a “B” average (85 or higher)Earn a “B” average (85 or higher) ANDAND complete one of the following: complete one of the following:• Earn a nationally recognized industry certificationEarn a nationally recognized industry certification• Participate in at least one of the Governor’s schoolsParticipate in at least one of the Governor’s schools• Participate in one of the state’s All State musical organizationsParticipate in one of the state’s All State musical organizations• Be selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-FinalistBe selected as a National Merit Finalist or Semi-Finalist• Attain a score of 31 or higher on the ACTAttain a score of 31 or higher on the ACT• Successfully complete the IB Diploma ProgrammeSuccessfully complete the IB Diploma Programme• Earn 12 or more semester hours of Transcripted Earn 12 or more semester hours of Transcripted

postsecondary creditpostsecondary credit• Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two advanced

placement (AP) exams placement (AP) exams • AP scores are not returned to schools until the summer so this criteria AP scores are not returned to schools until the summer so this criteria

must be met by end of junior year in order to graduate with distinction must be met by end of junior year in order to graduate with distinction on the student’s actual graduation day senior year. on the student’s actual graduation day senior year.

• If a student receives a score of 3 or higher on their second AP test in the If a student receives a score of 3 or higher on their second AP test in the summer after their senior year, they can submit a Diploma Change summer after their senior year, they can submit a Diploma Change Request Form in the counseling office. This allows them to have their Request Form in the counseling office. This allows them to have their diploma updated to reflect the Diploma with Distinction status. diploma updated to reflect the Diploma with Distinction status.