What is the Academy Distinction?

The Academy Distinction is an achievement all students can earn through engagement in academy-specific courses and opportunities. Below are the additional requirements to receive the Academy Graduation Distinction.

• Receive 3 credits of fine arts/other approved ACS elective​
• Complete at least 1 year of Latin OR 4 years of fine arts/other approved ACS elective
  

• Earn 80 Civic Engagement Points

• Receive 3 credits in technology-based or design-focused electives

• Earn 80 “techsploration” points 

• Receive 4 credits of a spoken world language

• Earn 80 global citizenship points

• Receive credit in a 5th science course
• Complete a science pathway: Physics & Engineering, Environmental Studies, or Pre-med/Allied Health

• Earn 80 exploration points

• ​Complete one of the senior seminar options and present a portfolio

• ​Complete one of the senior seminar options and present a portfolio

• ​Complete one of the senior seminar options and present a portfolio

• ​Complete one of the senior seminar options and present a portfolio

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Last updated on 7/25/2022