Credit Requirements & Diploma Options #
To earn an Indiana University High School diploma, you have to successfully complete at least 40 (47 for Honors) credits in various subject areas. At least 10 credits must be earned through IUHS courses. As an IUHS student, you can select from any of three diploma options, all of which lead to an accredited diploma. The option you select determines the requirements you have to fulfill. Your options include
- a general education diploma
- a college prep diploma
- an academic honors diploma
Indiana University High School graduates have gone on to dozens of prestigious colleges and universities.
The college prep diploma is recommended for students planning to attend college. Use the college prep planning list below to help decide what courses to take and when.
College Prep Diploma Requirements #
Language Arts
8 credits in literature, speech, and composition, including the required:
- English 9-1 and 9-2
- English 10-1 and 10-2
Mathematics
at least 6 credits (8 credits are strongly recommended) from the following:
- Algebra I
- Geometry
- Algebra II
- Precalculus
- AP Calculus
Science
6 credits in laboratory science, including two semesters each of:
- Life Science (e.g., Biology I)
- Physical Science (e.g., Intg Physics/Chem, Physics, Chemistry)
Social Studies
6 credits including:
- U.S. History (may substitute AP U.S. History) (2 cr)
- World History & Civilization OR Geography and History of the World (2 cr)
- U.S. Economics (1 cr)
- U.S. Government (1 cr)
Health Education
1 credit
- Health & Wellness Education
World Languages
4 credits (all credits earned in the same language are recommended but not required)
- Spanish
- French
- German
*other world language credits must be approved by your advisor
Career Development
1 credit:
- Personal & Professional Development
Free Electives
8 credits from any academic category as listed in the IDOE Course Catalogue for the current academic year.
[Effective 01/17/2022]
College Preparation Planning #
Freshman
First Six Months
- English 9: First Semester
- World History & Civilization: First Semester OR Geography & History of the World: First Semester
- Algebra I: First Semester (Geometry if you took Algebra I in the 8th grade)
- Biology I: First Semester
- World Language: Level I, First Semester
Second Six Months
- English 9: Second Semester
- World History & Civilization: Second Semester OR Geography & History of the World: Second Semester
- Algebra I: Second Semester (Geometry if you took Algebra I in the 8th grade)
- Biology I: Second Semester
- World Language: Level I, Second Semester
Sophomore
First Six Months
- English 10: First Semester
- Geometry: First Semester (Algebra II if you took Algebra I in the 8th grade)
- 1 credit in science
- Health
- World Language: Level II, First Semester
Second Six Months
- English 10: Second Semester
- Geometry: Second Semester (Algebra II if you took Algebra I in the 8th grade)
- 1 credit in science
- World Language: Level II, Second Semester
- 1 elective credit
Junior
First Six Months
- English Elective
- U.S. History: First Semester
- Algebra II: First Semester (Precalculus if you took Algebra I in the 8th grade)
- 1 credit in science
- Personal & Professional Development
Second Six Months
- English Elective
- U.S. History: Second Semester
- Algebra II: Second Semester (Precalculus if you took Algebra I in the 8th grade)
- 1 credit in science
- 1 elective credit
Senior
First Six Months
- English Elective
- U.S. Government OR U.S. Economics
- 1 elective credit (possibly Precalculus)
- 1 elective credit (possibly in science)
- 1 elective credit
Second Six Months
- English Elective
- U.S. Government OR U.S. Economics
- 1 elective credit (possibly Precalculus)
- 1 elective credit (possibly in science)
- 1 elective credit