HONORS DIPLOMA
This diploma opportunity is available for students through the Class of 2010. Students planning to apply to universities with competitive admission requirements may pursue the CCSD Honors Diploma. The course work in Honors, Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes is more intensive and rigorous. To qualify for the Honors Diploma, a student must complete the following twelve minimum requirements in honors/AP/IB classes:
| Required/Elective Areas of Study in Honors/AP/IB | Units |
| English | 3 |
| Mathematics | 2 |
| Social Science | 2 |
| *Foreign Language | 1 |
| Elective | 2 |
| Total Honors/AP/IB | 12 |
* First year foreign language classes, fifth year classes, and external credit options (correspondence courses, credit-by-exam, community service, educational travel, and music equivalent) will not receive Honors credit.
Students must accumulate a minimum weighted GPA of 3.5 to qualify for an Honors Diploma. Students enrolled in weighted Honors/AP/IB courses through this program may have a grade point average greater than 4.00.
Bonanza High School Medallion Program
These graduates will wear a white gown, cap, tassel and medallion at graduation. In addition, they will receive a Clark County School District Honors Diploma. Seventh semester** cumulative weighted GPA of 3.800 or higher with no F’s is required and the completion of 15 credits in honors/AP courses.
Required/Elective Areas of Study
|
Units |
| English Honors | 4 |
| Mathematics Honors | 3 |
| Science Honors | 3 |
| Social Studies Honors | 3 |
| Foreign Language Honors* | 2 |
Total |
15 |
*First year foreign language classes, fifth year classes, and external credit options (credit-by-exam, community service, educational travel, and music equivalent) will not receive Honors credit.
**Eighth semester performance must also meet stated criteria to remain eligible for final determination of diploma/honors type.