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Graduation Requirements

Students at Clarkdale High School shall graduate utilizing Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) graduation options listed in the Mississippi Public School Accountability Standards (MPSAS) and by meeting all other requirements as defined by the Mississippi Department of Education. 

Clarkdale High School, in keeping with MDE standards, offers a variety of diploma options to meet the needs of each individual student.

Class of 2024 Diploma Options

Traditional Diploma Option

  • Earn 24 credits (Carnegie Units) in a selection of required classes including English, Math, Science, Social Studies, Technology or Computer Science, College and Career Readiness, Health, Art, Physical Education and electives


Traditional Diploma Option with Career and Technical Endorsement

  • Earn 28 credits
  • Earn four credits from the same CTE program
  • Achieve at least a 2.5 grade point average
  • Score at silver level on ACT WorkKeys
  • Must successfully complete one of the following: 
    • One CTE dual credit or earn articulated credit in the high school CTE course
    • Work-Based Learning experience or Career Pathway experience
    • Earn a State Board of Education approved national credential


Traditional Diploma Option with Academic Endorsement

  • Earn 28 credits
  • Courses must meet MS IHL College Prep Curriculum (CPC) requirements
  • Score at least 17 on ACT English section
  • Score at least 19 on ACT Math section
  • Achieve at least a 2.5 grade point average
  • Must successfully complete one of the following:
    • One AP course with a C or higher and take the appropriate AP Exam
    • One academic dual credit course with a C or higher in the course

 

Traditional Diploma Option with Distinguished Endorsement

  • Earn 30 credits
  • Score at least 18 on ACT English section
  • Score at least 22 on ACT Math section
  • Achieve at least a 4.0 grade point average
  • Must successfully complete six of the following:
    • AP courses with a C or higher and take the appropriate AP exam for at least one of those courses
    • Academic dual credit courses with a C or higher in the course


Alternate Diploma Option

Mississippi public schools offer an alternate course of study for students with Significant Cognitive Disabilities. This course of study leads to the Alternate Diploma, which recognizes that a student has completed high school. The Alternate Diploma is not equivalent to a Traditional Diploma and is not recognized by postsecondary entities that require a standard high school diploma. 

For further information, consult the 2023 - 2024 Student Handbook