DCHS Graduation Requirements
General Diploma
English--4 credits (one credit must be taken each year)
Social Studies--3 credits
Math--2 credits
Science--2 credits (includes Earth Science & Biology)
Vocational Art--1 credit
Fine Art--1 credit
Health Enhancement--2 credits
Other--8 credits of electives
Total=23 credits for General Diploma
Honors Curriculum Diploma
English--4 credits (one credit must be taken each year)
*includes
Honors English &/or Advanced Composition
Social Studies--3 credits
Math--3 credits
*includes
Geometry, Algebra II, and one course level higher
Science--2 credits (includes Earth Science & Biology)
*includes
Earth Science, Biology, and one course level higher
Vocational Art--1 credit
Fine Art--1 credit
Health Enhancement--2 credits
Foreign Language--2 credits of one language recommended, but
not required
Other--5 credits of electives
Total=24 credits required for Honors Curriculum
Diploma
***Honors Curriculum Diploma Requirements include taking 3 of 5 advanced courses which include Advanced Biology, AP Biology, Advanced Chemistry, Calculus, Physics.
The top ten percent (10%) of the graduating class will be determined from the academic Honors Curriculum only. This includes the Valedictorian and Salutatorian. Once the top ten percent has been determined, all remaining students will be ranked according to GPA's regardless of curriculum. An asterisk will indicate students who have completed the honors curriculum. Class rank for graduating seniors is determined after seven semesters of high school attendance. Grade point averages are determined based on all eight semesters of high school attendance.
The Honors Curriculum Diploma was implemented the fall of 2004, starting with the Class of 2008.