Honors Scholar Diplomas

Why Apply for an Honors Scholar Diploma?

As an educational community, we are pleased to offer students a rigorous diploma program in addition to the International Baccalaureate Diploma program offered at Edmonds-Woodway High School. This diploma option is for students who seek a more challenging high school course of study but who want to remain at their neighborhood high school.

Teams of teachers have been creating ninth and tenth grade honors courses to prepare students to attempt these diploma options.

We encourage and invite you to learn more about this opportunity for your student. Please download the Honors Scholar Diploma brochure (.pdf) for more information.

Academic Honors Scholar Diploma

For the Academic Honors Scholar diploma, students must complete all ESD Graduation Requirements and

• Earn 1 additional math credit (beginning 2013 graduation requirement).
• Earn an additional science credit.
• Earn 3 world language credits.
• Have an overall grade point average of a "B" or better.
• Complete 3 credits in Advanced Placement courses and pass corresponding exams.
• Complete the enhanced Culminating Project, focusing on a selected academic field of study. The project must incorporate 50 hours of related field service or research. The project must also include a portfolio including a personal essay suitable for
  college admission.

Technical Honors Scholar Diploma

For the Technical Honors Scholar diploma, students must complete all ESD Graduation Requirements and

• Complete 2 or more credits in a specific Career and Technical Education (CTE) Program of Study with a "B" or better.
• Complete dual high school/college credit courses in a specific CTE Program of Study and obtain at least 5 college credits.
• Have an overall grade point average of a "B" or better.
• Complete one of the following:
  • An Internship, Cooperative Work Experience, or Volunteer Service Experience within a specific CTE Program of Study.
  • Compete in a state or regional student leadership organization competition connected to the CTE Program of Study area (examples include DECA, FBLA, FCCLA, FFA, TSA, Skills-USA, and FIRST Robotics).
  • Earn a state-approved, industry-recognized certification related to the CTE Program of Study.
• Complete the Culminating Project focusing on the student's selected technical Program of Study. The project must include a portfolio of work suitable for college admission, apprenticeship placement, or direct employment within the Program of Study area.