High School Diploma Programs
Summit College Preparatory School offers three structured diploma pathways to meet the academic needs and university goals of all students. Each track spans Grades 9 to 12 and satisfies U.S. graduation standards with varying levels of academic rigor.
Standard High School Diploma
Total Credits Required: 22
Minimum GPA: 2.0
Honors/AP Courses: Optional
Capstone Project: Optional
This track meets all core graduation requirements and prepares students for general college admissions or career pathways. Includes courses such as English 9–12, Algebra I & II, Environmental Science, World History, and two years of World Languages. Students also complete electives in areas like business, digital media, or physical education.
Honors Diploma Program
Total Credits Required: 24
Minimum GPA: 3.5
Honors Courses Required: 6 or more
Capstone Project: Strongly recommended
Designed for academically motivated students pursuing competitive university pathways. Honors courses include additional depth, project-based learning, and GPA weighting. Students take enriched courses such as English 9 Honors, Geometry Honors, Chemistry Honors, and World History Honors.
Advanced Placement (AP) Diploma Program
Total Credits Required: 26
Minimum GPA: 3.5
AP Courses Required: 5 or more
Capstone Project: Required (AP Research or equivalent)
This track is designed for students targeting selective universities in the U.S. or abroad. It includes multiple AP-level courses with required AP exams. Typical coursework includes AP English Language, AP Calculus AB, AP Environmental Science, AP U.S. Government, and AP Spanish Language. Students also complete a research-based capstone project such as AP Seminar or dual enrollment research.
About the AP International Diploma (APID)
The AP International Diploma (APID) is a prestigious academic credential awarded directly by the College Board, the same organization behind the SAT. Comparable in global recognition to the International Baccalaureate (IB), the APID demonstrates a student’s excellence across multiple disciplines, strong performance in college-level coursework, and readiness for admission to leading universities worldwide. Unlike a school-issued diploma, the APID is an independent distinction of achievement that validates global academic preparedness, multilingual proficiency, and intellectual depth making it a powerful asset for international university applications.
Diploma Track Comparison
| Feature | Standard | Honors | AP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Credits | 22 | 24 | 26 |
| Minimum GPA | 2.0 | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Honors Courses Required | Not required | 6 or more | Optional |
| AP Courses Required | Not required | Optional | 5 or more |
| Capstone Project | Optional | recommended | recommended |