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Diploma Options

Annual Notice Diploma Options

This annual notice outlines the diploma and certificate options available to TTSD high school students, including their requirements, eligibility, and potential impacts on future education and career opportunities.

District Diploma 

  • Credits Required: 26 (TTSD requirement)
  • Eligibility: Students meeting standard curriculum with accommodations as needed
  • Impact: Recognized by colleges, military, and employers - Meets all state standards

IB Diploma

  • Credits Required: 26 credits
  • Eligibility: Available to students enrolled in the IB program who complete requirements 
  • Impact: Students earn both the IB Diploma and a TTSD high school diploma; the IB Diploma is recognized internationally for college and university admissions.

State of Oregon Diploma

  • Credits Required: 24 credits
  • Eligibility: Available to all students in grades 9–12 who meet Oregon graduation requirements.
  • Impact: Recognized statewide and nationally as a standard high school diploma. 

Modified Diploma

  • Credits Required: 24 minimum
  • Eligibility: Documented inability to meet full academic standards with accommodations - History of instructional or medical barriers
  • Consent Required: Yes, in the award year (written by parent or adult student)
  • Impact: May limit access to universities/college & military; FAPE continues until age 21 or standard diploma; transcript will include courses with modifications

Extended Diploma

  • Credits Required: 12 minimum (max 6 from special education)
  • Eligibility: Documented significant cognitive disabilities; participation in Oregon Extended Assessment in 2+ areas after grade 6
  • Consent Required: Yes, in the award year (written by parent or adult student)
  • Impact: Not accepted by colleges or military; transcript shows “Extended Diploma”; FAPE continues until age 21

Certificate of Attendance

  • Credits Required: none
  • Eligibility: Students who do not meet any diploma requirements
  • Consent Required: No (unless leaving high school in < 4 years)
  • Impact:  Not a diploma; Not valid for employment, military or post secondary education; FAPE continues until age 21