Mississippi students have the opportunity to make their high school diploma more valuable. All 9th graders 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.<\/p>\n
Each diploma option will prepare students to be successful after graduation, whether that be in the workforce, a career and technical training program or college. Students who earn an academic or distinguished academic diploma endorsement from a public high school will be accepted into any of the state\u2019s public universities.<\/span><\/p>\n Students are encouraged to talk with their school counselor to learn more about Mississippi\u2019s Traditional high school diploma and opportunities to earn endorsements.<\/p>\n Mississippi Accreditation Accountability Standards<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Traditional Diploma<\/strong><\/p>\n Traditional Diploma + Career and Technical Education (CTE) Endorsement<\/strong><\/p>\n Traditional Diploma + Academic Endorsement<\/strong><\/p>\n Traditional Diploma + Distinguished Academic Endorsement<\/strong><\/p>\n Alternate Diploma<\/strong><\/p>\n Diploma Endorsement Options Seals<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Click on the link above for information regarding seals that the school may use for student diplomas that represent the three different endorsement options.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Mississippi Seal of Biliteracy Options Seals<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Participating School Districts Only, click on the link above for specifications and information regarding printing seals that the school may use for the gold and silver levels.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Resources<\/b><\/p>\n Mississippi State Board of Education Graduation Policies<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nMississippi High School Diploma and Endorsement Options Requirements<\/h3>\n
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