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Academic Information

Luther North awards two types of diplomas, based on separate sets of graduation requirements. While both the high school and college preparatory diplomas prepare students for college, students who earn a college preparatory diploma complete a more rigorous curriculum and maintain at least a B- average, which increases the likelihood of their success in a four-year college program. Typically, students must decide which diploma they'd like to pursue by the spring semester of their sophomore year.

Classes of 2011 and 2012

High School Diploma

Each student must earn a minimum of 28 credits in order to earn a high school diploma. These credits are to be distributed as follows:

1. Two credits in theology*
2. Four and one half credits in English (includes public speaking)
3. Three credits in social science
4. Three credits in mathematics
5. Two credits in a laboratory science
6. One credit in computer science
7. Two credits in physical education
8. One half credit in health
9. One credit in fine arts
10. Seven credits in electives
11. Two credits in Winterim*
12. Senior portfolio

College Preparatory Diploma

Each student must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.5 and earn a minimum of 30 credits in order to earn a college preparatory diploma.  These credits are to be distributed as follows:

1. Two credits in theology*
2. Four and a half credits in English (includes public speaking)
3. Three credits in social science
4. Three credits in mathematics
5. Three credits in laboratory science
6. Two credits in a foreign language
7. One extra credit in science, math, or foreign language
8. One credit in computer science
9. Two credits in physical education
10. One half credit in health
11. One credit in fine arts
12. Five credits in electives
13. Two credits in Winterim*
14. Senior portfolio