By providing all Indiana students a balanced sequence of academically rigorous high school courses in the core subjects of English/language arts, mathematics, science and social studies; physical education/health and wellness; and electives including world languages, career/technical, and fine arts, the Core 40 requirement gives students the opportunity to compete with the best. That's great news for Indiana students.

Core 40 becomes Indiana's required high school curriculum in the fall of 2007. Students entering high school at that time will be expected to complete Core 40 course and credit requirements. To graduate with less than Core 40, a student must complete a formal opt-out process involving parental consent.

Indiana's Core 40 curriculum helps students make the most of high school years by providing the academic foundation they will need to succeed in college and the workforce. 
 
Core 40 Course and credit requirements  
 
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 **Core 40 Courses are currently under review by the State Board of Education and Commission for Higher Education.  Updates to Core 40 Requirements will be made available on the Department of Education Web site at www.doe.state.in.us/core40.

*** Only Courses that have been approved by the State Board of Education and in which the student has earned a grade of "C" or above may count toward an Academic Honors Diploma (AHD).  To earn the AHD, a student must have a grade point average of "B" or above.