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Graduation Requirements and Academic Plans for Clark County School District Students

This resource outlines the graduation requirements for Clark County School District students, including credit specifications for standard, advanced, and honors diplomas. Students must fulfill a total of 22.5 to 24 credits across various subjects such as English, Math, Science, and electives. Special notes include alternatives for physical education credits and the necessity of passing four proficiency exams for diploma eligibility. Resources for college admissions, scholarships, and NCAA requirements are also provided to assist students in planning their academic futures.

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Graduation Requirements and Academic Plans for Clark County School District Students

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  1. Sophomore Credit Evaluation Veterans Tribute CTA

  2. Clark County School District Graduation Requirements Standard Diploma • English 4 credits • Math (Alg 1) 3 credits • Science 2 credits • World Hist/Geog. 1 credit • U.S. History 1 credit • U.S. Government 1 credit • Physical Education 2 credits ** • Health .5 credit • Use of Computers .5 credit • Electives 7.5 credits • TOTAL 22.5 credits

  3. 21st Century Course of Study(Not a diploma, it’s a standard) • English 4 credits • Math (thru Alg II) 4 credits • Science (Bio.) 3 credits • World Hist/Geog. 1 credit • U.S. History 1 credit • U.S. Government 1 credit • Physical Education 2 credits ** • Health .5 credit • Use of Computers .5 credit • Electives 7.5 credits • TOTAL 22.5 credits

  4. Advanced Diploma • English 4 credits • Math (Alg. 1) 4 credits • Science (Bio.) 3 credits • World Hist/Geog. 1 credit • U.S. History 1 credit • U.S. Government 1 credit • Physical Education 2 credits ** • Health .5 credit • Use of Computers .5 credit • Electives 6 credits • Arts/Occ Ed. 1 credit • TOTAL 24 credits • * 3.25 unweightedgpa

  5. Advanced Honors Diploma • Same requirements as Advanced Diplomas but includes Honors/AP/IB credit in the following areas: • English 3 • Math 2 • Science 2 • Social Studies 2 • Foreign Language 1 • Elective 2 • TOTAL 12 ** Requires a 3.25 unweighted/3.85 weighted gpa

  6. Graduation Requirements Special Notes • Students may waive their 2nd year of PE by playing a school or club sport, marching band or performing group participation. • Most students within the CCSD earn their computer credit in middle school • While foreign language is not required to graduate, most colleges and universities required at least 2 years of 1 language for admission • Students must pass all 4 Nevada High School Proficiency Exams (NHSPE): Math, Reading, Science and Writing to receive a diploma. • While all classes count toward CCSD graduation, colleges mainly look at a student’s grades in core subjects for admission.

  7. Academic Plan

  8. College Admissions Process • Finding a college that fits • Request college information • College Entrance Exams • Campus visit • College Comparison Worksheet

  9. College Info Web Resources • CCSD Guidance and Counseling Website ~http://ccsd.net/cpd/guidance/guidance.html • Nevada Career Information System ~http://nvcis.intocareers.org • User name: ncis • Password: nevada • College Searches • Individual college websites • www.princetonreview.com • www.collegeboard.com • www.actstudent.org • www.fastweb.com

  10. Nevada Colleges and Universities • University of Nevada, Las Vegas • University of Nevada, Reno • Nevada State College • Sierra Nevada College • Community Colleges • CSN • Great Basin College, Truckee Meadows CC, Western Nevada CC

  11. UNLV/UNR Admissions Requirements • 3.0 G.P.A – in core classes • 4 credits English • 3 credits math – Algebra or higher • 3 credits social science • 3 credits science – at least 2 lab science courses

  12. Nevada State College Admission Requirements • 2.0 G.P.A • 4 credits English • 3 credits math – at least 2 Algebra or higher • 3 credits social science • 3 credits science – at least 1 lab science course

  13. Student Athletes • Academic Plan • Core Courses • NCAA requirements • Refer to NCAA Quick Reference Guide • Clearinghouse • Register at end of junior year • College entrance exams • Take at end of junior year • Website • www.ncaaclearinghouse.net

  14. Scholarships • Merit based • Academics • Special talents • Community service • Need based • FAFSA • Competitive • School • Local • National

  15. What makes me a good candidate? • Good grades • Good test scores • Community service • Athletic/interest-based involvement • Be as well rounded as possible • Scholarship committees look at: • GPA • Honors, AP, and IB courses • ACT, SAT I, and SAT II scores • Involvement in clubs, activities, athletics, and community • Work • Family responsibilities • Unusual circumstances

  16. It’s All Up To You!!!

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