The purpose of the Diploma of Academic Distinc-tion is to recognize excellence in overall academic achievement within a stipulated core of studies.

Based on a minimum of twenty-two and one-half (22.5) credits for graduation, a Diploma for Academ-ic Distinction will be offered to those students who meet the following criteria:

1. Must be in the top 15% of the graduating class

2. Must have completed the following core studies for a total of 18.5 core credits:

4 English 2 Foreign Language

3 Mathematics 2 Physical Education

3 Social Studies 1 Arts/Vocational

3 Science 1/2 Health

3. Must have received no grade lower than a C (73) in any weighted course or examina-tion during the four (4) years of high school

4. Must have maintained an overall academic average of B (83) for all coursework and examinations combined

Diplomas of Academic Distinction are applicable for the class of 1986 and beyond.

Policy 6146.3