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The diploma for the science-minded
Highly motivated science students are eligible to apply for the Diploma with Distinction in Science. Students should indicate their interest in working toward this special diploma by contacting the Science Department Chair no later than the end of September of their Junior year. Students who are considered to pursue the diploma will be monitored during their Junior and Senior years and must complete requirements as outlined in the Course Catalog. STEAM students are also eligible to earn this special diploma.
Graduation requirements
The Science Department Chair recommends students to graduate with this diploma after carefully weighing and considering all aspects of a student’s record, which includes the following criteria:
- A cumulative weighted GPA of 3.75 or above
- Completion of at least five credits in science
- A final course grade of 80 or above in each science class
- Completion of a Patriot Project that is related to science in some way
- Completion of at least one of the following: a science-related internship (minimum of 20 hours), shadowing three science professionals for at least one day each (minimum of 20 hours), a summer science enrichment course or week-long science camp, or volunteering at a hospital or other medical facility or science-related center (minimum of 20 hours)
Have questions?
For questions, contact Science Department Chair Dr. Julie Baker:
