Course Offerings

Curriculum for Kokomo Virtual Academy Indiana Core 40 Diploma

English/Language Arts

8 Credits

Includes a balance of literature, composition, and speech

Mathematics

6 Credits

Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II (Analytical Algebra II) OR Integrated I, Integrated II, Integrated III, AND ensure students complete six credits in grades 9-12*

Science

6 Credits

2 credits Biology, 2 credits Chemistry, Physics, Integrated Chemistry-Physics, 2 credits any Core 40 Science course

Social Studies

6 Credits

2 credits US History, 1 credit US Government, 1 credit Economics, 2 credits World History/Civilization or Geography/History of the World

Directed Electives

5 Credits

World Languages, Fine Arts, Career and Technical Education

Physical Education

2 Credits

1 credit PE I, 1 credit PE II

Health and Wellness

1 Credit

Students may earn health and wellness credit from the health education area of study or alternate options

Electives

6 Credits

All students are strongly encouraged to complete a College and Career pathway by selecting electives in a deliberate manner

TOTAL

40 Credits

*Students must take a math or quantitative reasoning course each year in high school, regardless of credit completion.

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Graduation Requirements

Graduation Pathway Options

  1. High School Diploma (Students must complete the course requirements of one of the following.)

  • Core 40 designation; OR

  • Academic Honors designation; OR

  • Technical Honors designation; OR

  • General designation.

  1. Employability Skills (Students must complete at least one of the following.)

Learn employability skills standards through locally developed programs. Employability skills are demonstrated by one of the following:

  • Project-Based Learning Experience; OR

  • Service-Based Learning Experience; OR

  • Work-Based Learning Experience.

  1. Postsecondary-Ready Competencies (Students must complete at least one of the following.)

  • Honors Diploma: Fulfill all requirements of either the Academic or Technical Honors Diploma; OR

  • ACT: College-ready benchmark; OR

  • SAT: College-ready benchmark; OR

  • ASVAB: Earn at least a minimum AFQT score to qualify for placement into one of the branches of the US military, and complete IDOE Military Intent to Enlist Form; OR

  • State- and Industry-Recognized Credential or Certification; OR

  • Federally Recognized Apprenticeship; OR

  • Career-Technical Education Concentrator: Must earn a “C” average OR outlined sequence of courses.

  • AP/IB/Dual Credit/Cambridge International Courses or CLEP Exams: Must earn a “C” average or higher in at least three courses; OR

  • Locally Created Pathway that meets the framework from and earns the approval of the State Board of Education.