Diplomas with Emphasis: Business Students are encouraged to pursue a “Diploma with Emphasis”. This special recognition is awarded to students who have explored a particular passion or curriculum area in greater depth. Recognition of the “Diploma with Emphasis” will include notation on student records and in the graduation program. A “Diploma with Emphasis” will provide a student’s recognition of additional effort. It is recommended that students contact a teacher in the curriculum area of interest early in their high school career, if they have a desire to pursue such recognition. All Students are required to:  Identify a member of the department in which you are pursuing a “Diploma With Emphasis” who will act as your sponsor  Demonstrate excellence in the courses that they are required to take for the “Diploma with Emphasis”. This could involve a minimum grade expectation for the courses, or assessments or both.  Provide a “real life” teacher approved demonstration of their learning. This could be done in a variety of ways including a performance or exhibition, internship, exploration or other actual experience.  Turn in the completed “Diploma with Emphasis” form to the high school registrar by the 3rd Friday in May. Department Specific Requirements:  *Turn in a letter of intent to your department sponsor of the “Diploma with Emphasis” by the end of the student’s junior year.  *Complete all department specific requirements as listed below for the “Diploma with Emphasis”.

Requirements:

Sponsor printed name: ______________________________ Please sign below when requirement is completed by the student

Complete two credits of Business classes beyond Career & College Prep, Business Economics and Intro to Business – choosing from Graphic Design, Entrepreneurship, Personal Finance (“B” or better, and Advanced Computing

Participate in FBLA and compete in district or state competitions for a minimum of two years***

Participate in internship (not used to complete the two additional business credits) or complete a senior project with a connection to business

____________________________ has completed the requirements for a “Diploma with Emphasis: Business” in the year _______. (Student’s name)

(Department sponsor approval) 12/2016

(graduation year)

(Counselor Approval)

(Administrator Approval)