Graduation

All students entering Elkhart High School in the 9th grade will be enrolled in the Indiana CORE 40 curriculum. Completion of this curriculum is required for admission to Indiana’s four-year state colleges and is highly recommended for admission to two-year colleges and entry into the workforce.

A student working toward this diploma will have the CORE 40 requirements and the following additional requirements.

• Earn 6 credits in the college and career preparation courses in a state-approved College & Career Pathway and one of the following:
  1. State-approved, industry-recognized certification or credential, or
  2. Pathway dual credits from the approved dual credit list resulting in 6 transcripted college credits.
• Earn a grade of “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.
• Have a grade point average of a “B” or better.
• Complete one of the following:
  • Any one of the options (A-B) of the CORE 40 with Academic Honors
  • Earn the following minimum scores on Accuplacer: Writing 80, Reading 90, Math 75

All students that enter EHS are scheduled into the CORE 40 curriculum. During their junior year, the student, parents, principal, and school counselor may determine that a change to a Regular Diploma is in the best interest of the student. This decision would be made during a meeting with all involved, with documentation becoming part of the permanent cumulative file record. This option is not available for freshmen or sophomores. The Regular Diploma has fewer required courses in some subject areas.

A student working toward this diploma will have CORE 40 requirements plus the following:

• Earn 2 additional CORE 40 math credits.
• Earn 6-8 CORE 40 world language credits.
• Earn 2 CORE 40 fine arts credits.
• Earn a grade of a “C” or better in courses that will count toward the diploma.
• Have a grade point average of a “B” or better (2.67).
• Complete one of the following:
  • Complete AP courses (4 credits) and corresponding AP exams.
  • Earn a combined score of 1250 or higher on the SAT, including a minimum of 560 in math and 590 in the evidence-based reading and writing section.
  • Score a 26 or higher composite on the ACT.
  • Complete dual high school/college credit courses from the Core Transfer Library (6 transferable college credits).
  • Complete a combination of AP course (2 credits) and corresponding AP exams and dual high school/college credit course(s) from the Core Transfer Library (3 transferable college credits).

Effective with the Class of 2023, students must meet the following criteria:

If a student enrolls in a Division I college on or after August 1, 2011, and wants to participate in athletics or receive an athletic scholarship during their first year of college, the student must:

• Complete 16 required NCAA core courses. For EHS students, these would begin with the minimum level courses required for the Indiana CORE 40 in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and World Languages.
• For Division I colleges, earn a minimum 2.50 GPA in the 16 core courses. A lower GPA may still qualify if the student meets higher SAT or ACT score requirements. The EHS Athletic Office can provide information about the sliding scale and the NCAA Clearinghouse.
• For Division II colleges, earn a minimum 2.00 GPA in 14 core courses.
• Contact the EHS Athletic Office for additional details.