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Pike High School

Graduation Requirements

Class of 2027 & 2028

The State of Indiana requires students in the Classes for 2026, 2027, and 2028 to complete a graduation pathway.

The graduation pathway has three components:

  1.  Diploma Earned
  2. Employability Skills
  3. Postsecondary Ready Competency

Class of 2029 & Beyond

Beginning with the Class of 2029, the State of Indiana is implementing a new high school diploma. This updated diploma is designed to align education with current workforce demands and postsecondary opportunities through flexible, personalized pathways. In addition to this foundational diploma, students will have the opportunity to earn one or more of six readiness seals. 

Required Credits (42 Total)

English: 8 Credits Total

  • English 9 (2 credits)
  • Communications- Focused Course (1 credit)
  • Additional English Credits (5 credits)

Mathematics: 7 Credits Total

  • Algebra I (4 credits)
  • Personal Financial Responsibility (1 credit)
  • Additional Math Credits (2 credits)

Science: 7 Credits Total

  • Biology I (2 credits)
  • Computer Science-Focused Course (1 credit)
  • STEM-Focused Credits (2 credits)
  • Additional Science Credits (2 credits)

Social Studies: 5 Credits Total

  • U.S. History (2 credits)
  • U.S. Government (1 credit)
  • World Perspectives (2 credits)

Health and PE: 2 Credits Total

  • Health (1 credit)
  • Physical Education (1 credit)

College and Careers: 1 Credit Total

  • Preparing for College & Careers (1 credit)

Personalized Electives: 12 Credits Total

  • Students should use these credits to explore interests or meet the requirements of specific readiness seals.

 


Suggested Four-Year Course Plan

Freshman Year (Grade 9)

  • English 9
  • Algebra I
  • Biology
  • World History or Geography
  • Health
  • Preparing for College and Careers
  • Two Electives

Sophomore Year (Grade 10)

  • English 10
  • Technical Communication
  • Math
  • Chemistry -or- Lab Science
  • PE
  • Computer Science Course
  • Three Electives

Junior Year (Grade 11)

  • English 11
  • Mathematics
  • Chemistry or STEM Course
  • U.S. History
  • Three Electives

Senior Year (Grade 12)

  • English 12
  • U.S. Government
  • Personal Finance
  • Mathematics (Optional)
  • Science (Optional)
  • Three to Five Electives


Requirements for Students Without Readiness Seals

If a student does not earn a readiness seal, they must complete the following three requirements to graduate:

  1. Complete a Graduation Pathway.
  2. Demonstrate Employability Skills.
  3. Demonstrate Post-Secondary Readiness.

Honors Seals

The new diploma has basic requirements for all students and offers optional readiness seals based on their personal goals. To earn an Honors Seal Diploma, students must complete the Indiana New Diploma and earn a seal. The seals give students flexibility to shape their high school experience and adjust their plans if their interests change. Students who do not earn a seal must still complete components 2 and 3 of Graduation Pathways.

 

 

 

New Indiana Diploma

Enrollment

Employment

Enlistment

Students who earn an Enrollment Seal may fulfill key academic requirements and demonstrate college readiness, helping them qualify for admission to a wide range of two- and four-year post-secondary institutions.

Students who earn an Employment Seal may gain valuable technical certifications, hands-on experience, and practical workplace knowledge while developing transferable skills that prepare them for long-term success in various industries and real-world employment opportunities.

Students who earn an Enlistment Seal may demonstrate that they are well-informed and prepared to enter a branch of the U.S. Armed Forces or a public safety profession. This seal reflects their commitment to military service and readiness for the responsibilities and challenges it entails.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honors Seal

Complete the New Indiana Diploma 

requirements, PLUS

 

  • World Language           + 4 Credits
    • 2 Years of Same Language
  • Social Studies                  + 1 Credit
  • Advanced Mathematics + 2 Credits
  • Complete Chemistry      2 Credits
  • Complete 3rd Yr Lab Science       2 Credits 
  • Earn C or higher in all required courses
  •  Earn an accumulative GPA of B or higher
  • Complete 1 of the Following:
    • 4 Credits of AP/IB Courses + Exams
    • 2 DC Courses Earning 6 College Credits
    • 1 AP Course & Exam & 1 DC Course Earning 3 College Credits
    • 1250 SAT
    • 26 ACT

 

Complete the New Indiana Diploma

requirements, PLUS

 

  • 150 Hours of Work-Based Learning
  • Meet Attendance Goal
  • Complete 1 of the Following:
    • CTE Pathway - 3 Courses, 6 Credits
    • Locally-Created Pathway
    • Market-Driven Certification
    • Approved Career-Prep Experience
  • Demonstrate Communications, Collaboration, and Work Ethic Skills

 

Complete the New Indiana Diploma

requirements, PLUS

 

  • JROTC (Military Sci Course)  + 2 Credits
  • ASVAB - 31+ Score (Military Test)
  • Career Exploration Program
  • Meet Attendance Goal
  • Demonstrate Communications,
  • Collaboration, and Work Ethic Skills
    • Externally verified through

Mentorship Experience

 

 

 

 

 

 

Honors Plus Seal

Enrollment Plus

Employment Plus

Enlistment Plus

Complete the Enrollment Honors Seal requirements listed above, PLUS

 

  • 75 Hours of Work-Based Learning
  • 1 of the Following Credentials:
    • Technical Certification
    •  Indiana College Core
    • AP Scholars w/ Distinction
    • IB Diploma
  • Demonstrate Communications, Collaboration, and Work Ethic Skills

Complete the Employment Honors Seal 

requirements listed above, PLUS

 

  • 650 Hours of Work-Based Learning
  • 1 of the Following Credentials:
    • Technical Certification
    • Indiana College Core
    • Advanced Industry Certificate
  • Demonstrate Comm

Complete the Enlistment Honors Seal 

requirements listed above, PLUS

 

  • ASVAB - 50+ Score (Military Test) 
  • 1 of the Following Credentials:
    • 100 Hours of Public Service 
    • Hold Extracurricular Leadership Role 
    • Complete 2 Seasons of a Sport
    • IB Diploma 
  • Demonstrate Comm

The Indiana Department of Education has provided flyers in English and Spanish to help explain the three components.

Diploma Requirements