Honors Diploma
Students at Thurston High School have the opportunity to earn an Honors Diploma. The certificate actually states Honors Diploma, rather than the general title of High School Diploma.
The Honors Diploma may be earned by students who have demonstrated excellence and rigor in a focused area of study, as described in the established criteria for each Honors Diploma type. There are two different ways for students to earn an Honors Diploma: Academic Honors and Pathway Honors.
Academic Honors
Successful completion of core subject advanced courses eligible for college credits, earning at least 1.0 credits each, in two different core disciplines. Must earn a letter grade. Successful completion of at least 2.0 credits in the same World Language. Must earn a letter grade. Successful completion of 4.0 credits each in Math, Science, Social Science and English. Must earn a letter grade.
Pathway Honors
Successful completion of 3.0 credits in a single, focused area of study in a CTE pathway, Fine Arts or Performing Arts. Must earn a letter grade. Successful completion of a capstone project, internship or culminating experience, as defined by the pathway.
Honors Requirements for All Students
- Demonstrate a portfolio of academic work that exceeds the minimum requirements for a general high school diploma.
- Must earn at least 27 Credits.
- Must earn at least a 3.5 GPA.
To start planning for your coursework and Honors Diploma, contact your counselor!
FAQs
- When does my child go to school?
- Can students receive multiple pathways honors?
- Does the Biliteracy Seal count as a World Language requirement?
- Are there any requirements for the classes students take to fulfill the four years of core, e.g. can Financial Algebra be their fourth year of math?
- World Language does NOT count towards a Pathway Honors diploma, correct?
- Does a student have to take the AP test in order for it to count in the advanced course options?
- When multiple capstone courses are available in a pathway, do I have to take them all?