KERSHAW COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
ACADEMIC HONORS MEDAL
The Academic Honors Medal will be
awarded to students who have successfully completed all state requirements,
earned a total of 28 Carnegie units of
credit, and who have passed the state High School Exit Exam. At least two
Advanced Placement (AP) courses
or four dual enrollment courses or a combination of one AP and two dual
enrollment courses must be successfully completed. A grade point average of 3.5 is required. The credits
required to receive this diploma are listed below.
English/Language Arts
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4 units
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Mathematics (Geometry and Algebra are required)
|
4 units
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Natural Science (Biology 1, Physical Science and Chemistry are
required)
|
4 units*
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U. S. History and Constitution
|
1 unit
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Economics
|
½ unit
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U. S. Government
|
½ unit
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Other Social Studies
|
2 units*
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Physical Education or JROTC
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1 unit
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Computer Science (including keyboarding)
|
1 unit
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World Language (same language)
|
2 units*
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Electives
|
8 units*
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TOTAL
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28 units*
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(* The medal requires four more
units than are required for the basic high school diploma. These required units include an additional
unit in science, social studies, world language and an elective.)
Rationale: The Academic Honors Medal
is offered to reward students who have exhibited exceptional academic
commitment and performance in preparation for endeavors beyond high school
graduation. This medal is designed
to distinguish such students, and serve to motivate other students to strive
toward high academic accomplishment.
Students earning this medal will be honored at high school graduation
ceremonies.