Regents diploma offered in 2007-08

Regents Scholar Diplomas will be offered again in 2007-08. The program, which is a partnership between the Department of Education and Board of Regents, recognizes graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence.

Students must meet minimum academic requirements to be eligible for the Regents Scholar Diploma. High school administrators – usually a counselor or principal – are responsible for requesting the special certificates for those students who qualify. School districts often chose to present the certificates during graduation ceremonies.

Requirements for the Regents Scholar Diploma can be found online at www.doe.sd.gov/secretary/regents.asp. You also will find instructions on how to submit names for this designation. Please note that April 1, 2008, is the deadline to submit names for certificates to be presented in May 2008.

For more information, contact Pam Hoepfer, Department of Education, at (605) 773-3426 or pam.hoepfer@state.sd.us.