Graduation requirements

Students must be enrolled at Greenbrier High School Junior and Senior year for ranking purposes. All the following will be used in determining rank:

• Must have 8 courses designated as Advanced, AP, and/or Dual Enrollment on transcript
• Final scores of State Mandated End-of-Course Tests (Biology I, English II, Algebra I) will be used in determining final ranking
• Highest composite ACT score (on file at the time of calculation) will be used in determining final ranking
• In the event multiple students are equal on all outlined criteria, multiple valedictorians will be recognized.

GRADUATION HONORS

District Honors: All requirements for a regular diploma must be fulfilled and must have a 3.5 GPA or higher.

State Honors: All requirements for a regular diploma and must have a 3.0 GPA and score at or above all the subject area readiness benchmarks on the ACT.

Graduation with Distinction:

Students earning Graduation with Distinction will be recognized as graduating with distinction by attaining a 3.0 GPA and completing at least one of the following:

• Earn a nationally recognized industry certification
• Participate in at least one of the Governor’s Schools
• Attain a score of 31 or higher composite score on the ACT
• Attain a score of 3 or higher on at least two Advanced Placement exams
• Earn 12 or more semester hours of transcripted postsecondary credit

Last updated: 7/20/2020 (EE)