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District outlines diploma options and sets a rapid stakeholder survey on a diploma of distinction

5784772 · September 17, 2025
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Summary

District staff proposed three diploma options — keep 24 credits, raise to 27–28 credits, and a separate diploma of distinction — and asked the board to authorize a short Qualtrics survey plus limited focus groups to collect parent and student input before returning Oct. 7.

District staff presented options for changing high‑school graduation recognition and asked the board to authorize a quick round of stakeholder input, including a parent and a student survey and targeted focus groups.

Dr. Hall (district academic leader) laid out three primary options: leave the current state minimum (24 credits) in place; raise the district graduation requirement to 27 or 28 credits by adding elective credits; or create a district “diploma of distinction” that would recognize students who earn additional credits or meet a GPA threshold. She emphasized any change would take effect…

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