MISSISSIPPI DIPLOMA OPTIONS
Mississippi students now have the opportunity to make their high school diploma more valuable. Starting in 2018-19, all 9th graders will choose whether they want to work toward a Traditional Diploma, or take additional classes to earn an academic, distinguished academic or career and technical education endorsement.
Each diploma option will prepare students to be successful after graduation, whether that be in the workforce, a career and technical training program or college. Also, beginning with incoming 9th graders in 2018-19, students who earn an academic or distinguished academic diploma endorsement from a public high school will be accepted into any of the state’s public universities.
Students are encouraged to talk with their school counselor to learn more about Mississippi’s Traditional high school diploma and opportunities to earn endorsements.
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FOUR DIPLOMA OPTIONS
TRADITIONAL DIPLOMA
DIPLOMA + CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ENDORSEMENT
DIPLOMA + ACADEMIC ENDORSEMENT
DIPLOMA + DISTINGUISHED ACADEMIC ENDORSEMENT