Higley Unified School District
Course and Graduation Information
Course Guides
Graduation Requirements
HUSD Diploma / Arizona Board of Regents Requirements
Subject Area |
HUSD Credits Required |
ABOR Credits Required |
|---|---|---|
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English |
4.0 | 4.0 |
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Mathematics |
4.0 | 4.0 |
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Science |
3.0 | 3.01 |
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American/Arizona History |
1.0 | 1.0 |
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World History |
1.0 | *2 |
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Physical Education |
1.0 | 0.0 |
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World Language |
0.0 | 2.03 |
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) |
1.0 | 1.0 |
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Economics |
0.5 | *2 |
|
Government |
0.5 | *2 |
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Electives |
6.0 | 0.0 |
Total Credits Required |
22.0 |
16.0 |
Additional Requirements |
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|---|---|
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Required Assessment |
American Civics Test- Class of 2025 and earlier: ≥60%, Class of 2026 and beyond: ≥70% |
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Required Training |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) |
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Mathematics |
For the Class of 2022 and beyond, all students must take a Math Course each year during grades 9 - 12. |
Notes |
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HUSD Advanced Honor for Excellence in Academics Diploma
Subject Area |
Credits Required |
Courses Required |
|---|---|---|
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English |
4.0 |
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Mathematics |
4.0 |
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Science |
4.0 |
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American/Arizona History |
1.0 | |
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World History |
1.0 | |
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World Language |
2.0 |
Same language for both credits |
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Physical Education |
1.0 | |
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) |
1.0 | |
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Economics |
0.5 | |
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Government |
0.5 | |
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Electives |
4.0 | |
Total Credits Required |
23.0 |
Additional Requirements |
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|---|---|
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Grade Point Average |
3.75+ (Weighted) |
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Advanced Placement |
At least 4 credits must be earned in Advanced Placement (AP) classes |
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Required Assessment |
American Civics Test- Class of 2025 and earlier: ≥60%, Class of 2026 and beyond: ≥70% |
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Required Training |
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) |
Notes |
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Diploma Seals
What is a Diploma Seal?
The Arizona State Board of Education has approved seals to recognize high school students that achieve proficiency in related course work and demonstrate mastery on additional examinations along with extracurricular tasks. Students awarded a seal committed themselves to merit recognition of their efforts both inside the classroom and accumulated related extracurricular activities outside the classroom. Students are recognized with a seal on their diploma and a notation on their transcripts.
This is a student-driven process. You, the student, are responsible to collect and document the information required in order to earn each seal. Applications for each for seals are due to the counseling office by the Friday before Spring Break. Incomplete applications and applications that are submitted after the due date will not qualify to be awarded.
- Arizona Seal of Arts Proficiency
- Arizona Seal of Biliteracy
- Arizona Seal of Civics Literacy
- Arizona Seal of Personal Finance
Arizona Seal of Arts Proficiency
Seal of Arts Proficiency
The Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency is awarded to Arizona graduates who complete an arts pathway.
The seal is meant to recognize mastery of Arizona arts education standards, cultivate artistic literacy and skills for 21st century success, promote increased access to well-rounded, high quality arts education and prepare students for college and career readiness including active participation in the creative industries sector.
Pathway requirements: To qualify for the Arizona State Seal of Arts Proficiency, a student will complete the following requirements:
- A final GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale in each of the qualifying arts/CTE courses
- 4 minimum credit requirements in one of the following ways:
- A minimum of 4 credits in one artistic discipline
- 3 credits in one artistic discipline; and 1 credit in a qualifying CTE credit
- 2 credits in one artistic discipline and 2 credits in a qualifying CTE course
- 80 hours of arts related extracurricular activities
- A student capstone project
Arizona Seal of Biliteracy
Seal of Biliteracy
To be eligible to be awarded the Arizona State Seal of Biliteracy, each student shall demonstrate proficiency in English and a Foreign Language.
The student must successfully complete all English Language Arts requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average in those classes of 2.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, pass ELA end of course examinations and students must demonstrate proficiency in a second language through a passing score on the STAMP test, or receive a score of a 3 on an AP world language test.
The STAMP test requires a fee of $25.00.
Arizona Seal of Civics Literacy
Seal of Civics Literacy
To be eligible to be awarded the Arizona Seal of Civics Literacy, each student shall demonstrate a high level of proficiency in Civics.
The student must successfully complete all Social Studies requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average in those classes of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale and pass the Arizona Civics Test.
In addition to these requirements, the student must also complete the portfolio requirements from each of the following 4 categories:
- Civic Learning Programs (must complete 3 programs)
- Civic Engagement Activities (must complete 2 activities)
- Service Learning and/or Community Service hours
- Written Reflection as determined by HUSD
Arizona Seal of Personal Finance
Seal of Personal Finance
To be eligible to be awarded the Arizona Seal of Personal Finance, each student shall demonstrate a high level of proficiency in personal finance.
The student must successfully complete all Social Studies requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average in those classes of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
In addition, the student must also complete all of the following requirements:
- Pass Personal Finance Assessment adopted by the State Board of Education
- Complete one Personal Finance Program approved by the State Board of Education
- Complete one Curricular or Extra-Curricular Program approved by the State Board of Education
- Complete one College and/or Career Readiness Plan approved by the State Board of Education