State Graduation Seals: ​

• Bi-Literacy Diploma Seal 

  • Contact Information​

    • Hiram - Mrs. Maqueira-SMaqueira@paulding.k12.ga.us​

  • Qualifications​​​

  • • Completion of all English language arts requirements for graduation with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or above in those classes.

    • Proficiency in one or more languages other than English, demonstrated by passing a foreign language Advanced Placement examination with a score of 4 or higher or an International Baccalaureate examination with a score of 5 or higher; provided, however, that for languages in which an Advanced Placement examination is not available, students may prove proficiency via the Tier 2 testing 

      • Approved Exam Chart​

    • Application Due: 4/12

      • Application Link ​

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•  Employability Career Seal​

  • Complete an Employability Skills/Soft Skills program approved by the local system and their business partners.

  • ​Distinguished Employability/Soft Skills Seal

    • Complete the requirements above, AND 

    • Earn at least one unit in a state-approved Work-Based Learning program in the concentrated CTAE pathway area Pathway Career Seal​

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• Pathway Skills Seal

  • ​Complete a Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathway 

  • AND ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING

    • Pass an End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA)/ lndustry Recognized Credentialing exam (if it applies)

    • Complete a pathway in an industry-certified program

    • Earn at least one unit in a state-approved Work-Based Learning program in the concentrated pathway area

    • Complete all components of the Career-Related Capstone Project in the concentrated CTAE pathway area, as outlined by the GaDOE

    • Earn a rank of E5 or above, OR

    • Via dual enrollment complete two Technical Certificates of Credit (TCC) in one pathway, earning a Technical College Diploma, or earning an associate degree (Option B)

  • Distinguished Pathway Skills Seal

    • Complete a Career, Technical and Agricultural Education (CTAE) pathway

    • AND TWO (2) OF THE FOLLOWING

      • Pass an End of Pathway Assessment (EOPA)/ lndustry Recognized Credentialing exam (if it applies)

      • Complete a pathway in an industry-certified program

      • Earn at least one unit in a state-approved Work-Based Learning program in the concentrated pathway area

      • Complete all components of the Career-Related Capstone Project in the concentrated pathway area, as outlined by the GaDOE

      • Earn a rank of E5 or above Leadership Career Seal

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• Leadership Skills Seal

  • ​​Complete one year of membership in a state-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) or Participate in one (1) year of JROTC co-curricular activity​​​

  • ​Prepare a portfolio to include as a minimum, a cover letter, resume, and three letters of recommendation

  • AND ONE (1) OF THE FOLLOWING

    • Present to business and industry, civic organizations, legislators, and/or local, state, or national board of education members on behalf of local CTAE, CTSOs, or JROTC

    • Receive a regional, state, or national honor and/or recognition

    • Participate in at least 40 hours of documented community service, and/or community service campaigns (i.e. March of Dimes)

    • Earn a rank of E5 or above and at least 2 credits of JROTC

    • Distinguished Leadership Skills Seal

      • ​Complete two years of membership in a state-recognized Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) or Participate in 2 years of a JROTC co-curricular activity

      • Present to business and industry, civic organizations, legislators, and/or local, state, or national board of education members on behalf of local CTAE, CTSOs, or JROTC

      • Hold or previously held a leadership office at the local, regional, state or national level in a state-recognized CTSO during high school or a JROTC Command or Staff position in the unit or JROTC co-curricular activity and earn a rank of E7 or above

      • Participate in at least 80 hours of documented community service, and/or community service campaigns (i.e. March of Dimes)

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• Civic Engagement Diploma Seal (Social Studies) 

  • • Contact Information​

      • District - Meghan Rush - mrush@paulding.k12.ga.us

    • Qualifications Link

    • Application Due: March 29th

      • Application Link ​

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• Fine Arts Diploma Seal ​

  • Contact Information

    • Hiram - Mrs. Frankland - bfrankland@paulding.k12.ga.us

    • District - Mrs. Anderson - KAnderson@paulding.k12.ga.us

  • Qualifications

    • 3 Fine Arts Courses in Same Subject (3 band,3 chorus,3 arr, 3 theater) PLUS

    • 1 additional Course in an Fine Arts Subject -OR-1 CTAE Course in a Creative Industry

    • 20 Fine Arts Related Community Service Hours

    • 20 Fine Arts Related Extra Curricular Hours

    • Must Complete a Fine Arts Capstone

    • Application Due January 31st - March 30th​

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• International Skills Seal (World Language) 

  • Contact Information

    • Mrs. Maqueira-SMaqueira@paulding.k12.ga.us​

  • Qualifications​​​ 

    • At least three credits in the same world language and/or ESOL

    • At least four credits in courses determined to have an international focus, such as international economics, world/non-US history, world geography, etc.

    • At least four extracurricular activities and experiences with global themes and/or in global contexts (e.g., exchange programs, international and language clubs, travel abroad) ​

    • Twenty hours of community service involving a global/cross-cultural public service project 

    • Capstone presentation on the knowledge gained in the courses and activities listed above

    • Click here to download the checklist

    • Application Due: 4/12/2024

      • Application Link​