Standard Diploma Requirements
| English- 4 Credits | Integrated Science- 1 Credit |
| Algebra 1- 1 Credit | Biology- 1 Credit |
| Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 2- 1 Credit | Art History & Appreciation- 1 Credit |
| U.S. History- 1 Credit | Health- 1/2 Credit |
| World Civilization- 1 Credit | P.E.- 1/2 Credit |
| Government/Economics- 1 Credit | Electives- 7 Credits (at least one credit must be in technology) |
* The third math credit (Algebra 2 or Integrated Math 2) may be earned
through receiving a half credit in each of these math courses, however
it must consist of a 1st and 2nd semester credit, not just two 1st
semester or 2nd semester credits.
If a student is planning on attending a 4 year college/university, they must complete the pre-college curriculum requirements. Those requirements include the above courses with two exceptions: (1) Must take Algebra 2 and (2) Must take two years of the same foreign language.
Vocational Business Career Major
To complete a career major in business, students must earn four career-related credits and the current required credits for graduation. Students will receive a skill standards certificate if they complete four credits in business. Also, they will receive a seal on their diploma noting this.
Other Diploma Programs
North Bullitt High School also offers Extended and
Gifted Diplomas.
The requirements for the extended are below:
Extended Diploma (24 Credits Required)
| 4 Credits of English | 1 Credit of Health/PE |
| 4 Credits of Math | 1 Credit of Art History/Appreciation |
| 3 Credits of Science | 2 Credits of Foreign Language (same language) |
| 3 Credits of Social Studies | 6 Electives (1 must be in Technology) |
Gifted Diploma
The credit requirements are the same as the extended diploma, but the students must complete extra requirements such as a project or more challenging assignments in the course in which they wish to earn the gifted credit. See page 6 for more information.
Earning Credits
Credits are awarded on a semester basis, with 1/2 a credit awarded for each course with a minimum semester grade of 65%. Students who fail to earn credits for required courses will be expected to make up these credits by attending summer school (if failing percentage is 60% or higher) or enrolling in a correspondence course.
Credits earned through an accredited summer school and/or approved correspondence classes shall be counted toward the total credit requirements for any diploma. No more than 3 credits of correspondence courses can be counted toward graduation requirements.
Additional Requirements
In addition to the above credit requirements, all students must also complete a writing portfolio, an academic profile, a senior project, a school sponsored or approved activity, and the individual graduation plan that incorporates emphasis on career development.
Enrollment Requirements
High school students are required to enroll in a minimum of 6 credit courses.
Attendance Requirements
Students shall complete a minimum of 8 semesters of attendance in grades 9-12.
Valedictorian and Salutatorian
Honors shall be awarded to students who:
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Meet requirements of the Extended or Gifted Diploma;
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Receive grades for first semester of the Senior year from a Bullitt County Public High School;
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Obtain the highest cumulative average based on grades through the end of the first semester of the Senior Year.
Requirements for Grade Promotion
Freshman, 9th- Promotion from the 8th grade
Sophomore, 10th- 5 credits
Junior, 11th- 10 credits
Senior, 12th- 16 credits
Graduation- 22 credits
Grading Scale
A= 92-100
B= 83-91
C= 74-82
D= 65-73
F= 65 and below