Diploma Requirements
Diploma Requirements for Graduation
Units of Credit: 1 = one year , .5 = one semester
The preferred level for every DLS student is the Distinguished Level.
DISTINGUISHED LEVELMinimum 26 credits + Religion every semester + Completed Endorsement |
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English |
Math |
Science |
History |
Fine Arts |
L.O.T.E. |
PE/Ath |
Electives |
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4 credits |
4 credits |
4 credits |
3 credits |
1 credit |
2 credits |
1 credit |
7 credits |
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Students seeking a particular endorsement must complete the “distinguished level” criteria, and ALSO meet the extra criteria below. (Many courses may count toward level criteria and an endorsement.) |
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FOUNDATION LEVELMinimum 22 credits + Religion every semester |
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English |
Math |
Science |
History |
Fine Arts |
L.O.T.E. |
PE/Ath |
Electives |
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4 credits |
3 credits |
3 credits |
3 credits |
1 credit |
2 credits |
1 credit |
5 credits |
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Students may not choose the Foundation Level without parent permission. |
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ENDORSEMENTS |
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Recommended: (5 credits in one field or 4x4 version) Potential but not recommended: S.T.E.M. = Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Courses which specifically meet credits for each endorsement not shown in this document. |
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S.T.E.M. |
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MULTI-DISCIPLINARY |
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STEM - Math |
STEM - Science |
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4x4 |
AP/DC |
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Must total 5 credits in Mathematics |
Must total 5 credits in Science |
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Must total 4 credits each |
Must total 4 credits in AP/DC courses
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ARTS & HUMANITIES |
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BUSINESS&INDUSTRY |
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ARTS-History |
ARTS-LOTE |
ARTS –Music/Visual |
ARTS-English |
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Business |
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Must total 5 credits in History |
Must total 4 credits in L.O.T.E. |
Must total 4 credits in Music/Art |
Must total 4 credits in English after taking Eng 1,2,3 |
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Total 4 credits in Business/Computer |
Dallas Lutheran with being a seventh grade through grade 12, particularly that nine to 12 age group, we have a responsibility and an obligation to prepare them as well as we can to send them on to college and other adventures that they want to do in their life.
Stephen Eggold, Head of School