General Diploma Plan of Study
The North Dakota Center for Distance Education recommends the following schedule of study for students who do not plan to attend a four-year college or university. These recommendations are based on the North Dakota requirement of 22 units of credit.
This is a recommended plan of study, and students have many choices within the required subject areas and electives. If you have questions about this plan of study or specific courses, please contact the NDCDE academic advisor, Brian Becker, at 701-298-4833 or Brian.Becker@k12.nd.us.
Grade 9
Grade 9
| Subject Area |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
|---|
| English |
1/2 Credit English/Language Arts |
1/2 Credit English/Language Arts |
| Math |
General Math OR Prealgebra |
General Math OR Prealgebra |
| Science |
Physical Science |
Physical Science |
| Social Studies |
American (U.S.) History |
American (U.S.) History |
| PhyEd/Health |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |
| Elective |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |
Grade 10
Grade 11
Grade 11
| Subject Area |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
|---|
| English |
1/2 Credit English/Language Arts |
1/2 Credit English/Language Arts |
| Math |
Algebra I OR Geometry |
Algebra I OR Geometry |
| Science |
1/2 Science credit |
1/2 Science credit |
| Social Studies |
1/2 Social Studies credit |
1/2 Social Studies credit |
| Language/CTE |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |
| Elective |
1/2 credit |
1/2 Credit |
Grade 12
