Diplomas/Graduation Requirements

The Vanguard School awards two high school diplomas: an Academic Diploma and a General Studies Diploma; each diploma requires 24 school credits (semester system).  Students who earn an Academic Diploma must demonstrate academic competency on a school administered individual or group achievement test (the Stanford 10) in reading comprehension and math computation.  Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 or better grade point average from 9th through 12th grades and attend classes 90% of the time (82 semester days).

*Reading can receive one English credit towards either diploma.  **Students who entered high school before 2007 require three math credits.

Academic Credits/Grades

Transfer credit for past course work is granted based upon review by the Principal or designee.  Typically, credit is transferred only from schools that are regionally accredited or have another highly recognized accreditation.  The number of credits transferred does not necessarily indicate grade placement; credits must be in subjects which are a part of the Vanguard School graduation requirements.  Vanguard School credit is granted on a per semester basis (1/2 credit per class, per semester) for high school students (grades 9-12).  Students who fail a required course in grades 9 through 12 must retake the course.  A specific number of credits are required for year-to-year promotion.