Honors Diploma Requirements
Criteria for HSA`s Academic Diploma with Honors
Students need to fulfill only 7 of the following 8 criteria excluding additional assessments.
| Subject | Criteria |
| English | 4 units, English I, English II, English III, English IV |
| Mathematics | 4 units, including Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or equivalent and another higher level course or a four-year sequence of courses that contain equivalent content |
| Science | 4 units, including Physics and Chemistry |
| Social Studies | 4 units, including U.S. History and U.S. Government |
| Foreign Language | 3 units, including at least 2 units in each language studied |
| Fine Arts | 1 unit |
| Grade Point Average | 3.5 on a 4.0 scale |
| ACT/SAT Score [excluding scores from the writing sections]* | 27 ACT / 1210 SAT |
| Additional Assessment | HSA graduation requirements |
Benefits:
- Often receive advanced standing when entering college
- Better chance for scholarships that seek academic achievement
- Wear a gold cord on the graduation gown
- Receive gold diploma covers and gold distinguished seals on diplomas