Beginning with the Class of 2019, graduation requirements have changed to the following. Students will earn one of these diplomas upon graduation:

• Career & College Readiness Diploma (26 Credits) Graduates are recognized as having met entrance requirements for most Missouri universities. Check with your school's counseling department for more information.
  
  
• Gold Medallion Honors Diploma (26 Credits) Graduates receive honors and are recognized for completing a rigorous program designed to meet all entrance requirements for the University of Missouri system as well as most universities nationwide. Learn more.
  
  
• Advanced Placement Capstone Diploma (26 Credits) Graduates receive honors and are recognized for completing a rigorous program of advanced studies designed to meet the entrance requirements of the University of Missouri system and the best universities nationwide. Learn more.
  
  
• International Baccalaureate Diploma (26.5 Credits) Graduates receive honors and are recognized for completing rigorous international curricula designed to meet the entrance requirements of the world's best universities. Learn more.
  
  
• International Baccalaureate Career-Related Program Certificate (IBCP) (26 Credits) Graduates receive honors and are recognized for completing rigorous international curricula combined with a career pathway to enter the workforce and/or to meet the entrance requirements of higher learning institutions. Learn more.

Additional information on advanced studies and diploma options may be found in the program tabs on this page or in the current Career Planning and Education Guide.