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MS TRADITIONAL DIPLOMA WITH ENDORSEMENT OPTIONS

Additional information regarding the Traditional Diploma options with Endorsements is located on MDE’s MS High School Diploma and Endorsement Options Communication Toolkit web page at: https://www.mdek12.org/OCGR/diploma. In part, it reads as follows: 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. These communication tools were developed for district and school leaders to help train staff and communicate with parents and students about the Mississippi Diploma Options and Traditional Diploma with Endorsement Options. These resources can be modified and personalized to meet individual needs. K EY M ESSAGES :  Starting in 2018-19, all 9 th 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, the military, a career and technical training program or college.

 Beginning with the class of 2022, students who earn an academic or distinguished academic diploma endorsement from a public high school will automatically qualify for admission into any of the state’s public universities.

Tab 10 – MS HS Diploma Options Fall 2018

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Updated 10/01/2023