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MVA Gold Diploma Track

MVA Gold & Silver Diploma

Scholars have the opportunity to go beyond the standard district diploma by pursuing Gold or Silver Diploma distinctions, which recognize higher levels of academic achievement, rigor, and preparation for college and careers. These honors encourage students to challenge themselves through additional coursework in core subjects, fine arts, and Career and Technical Education (CTE), while strengthening their skills in mathematics and advanced programs such as AP or CTE pathways. By meeting these enhanced requirements, students demonstrate dedication, academic excellence, and readiness for future success.

Academic Requirement MUSD Diploma Gold Diploma* Silver Diploma*
REQUIRED CORE COURSES      
English 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits
Mathematics 4 credits 4 credits 4 credits
Science 3 credits 3 credits 3 credits
World History and Geography 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit
U.S. History 1 credit 1 credit 1 credit
American Government 0.5 credit 0.5 credit 0.5 credit
Economics 0.5 credit 0.5 credit 0.5 credit
Additional Core Credit* Not necessary 1 credit 1 credit
OTHER REQUIRED COURSES      
Career and Technical Education (CTE)* 1 credit in either CTE or Fine Arts 1 credit 1 credit
Fine Arts* 1 credit 1 credit
Electives 7 credits 5 credits 5 credits
World Language Not necessary 2 credits 2 credits
Meet State Testing Requirements Yes Yes Yes
TOTAL CREDITS 22 24 24
Students must also meet the academic requirements listed below.*

All STUDENTS MUST MEET THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MUSD DIPLOMA, which includes meeting the requirements for state-mandated testing.

*Gold and Silver Diploma candidates will take an additional 1.0 credit in any English, math, science, social studies, world language, fine arts, or CTE course. In addition, gold and silver diploma candidates will earn at least 1.0 credit in both fine arts and CTE. See below for additional criteria.

*Gold Diploma

  1. Earn 24 credits with a “C” or better in all classes in which enrolled as a high school student.
  2. Of the 24 credits, at least 1.0 credit will be from an additional English, math, science, social studies, world language, fine arts, or CTE course.
  3. Complete four years of mathematics, including 1.0 math credit during the senior year.
  4. Complete a minimum of four AP classes OR two consecutive CTE courses (completer status).
  5. Receive a 3 or better on at least two AP tests by the end of junior year OR pass at least one CTE industrial assessment by the end of junior year.

*Silver Diploma

  1. Earn 24 credits with a “C” or better in all classes in which enrolled as a high school student.
  2. Of the 24 credits, at least 1.0 credit will be from an additional English, math, science, social studies, world language, fine arts, or CTE course.
  3. Complete four years of mathematics, including 1.0 math credit during the senior year.

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