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Graduation with an Emphasis in Various Disciplines

Emphasis in BUSINESS and FINANCE– Maroon Cord (Continued)

ϒ Must participate in the Financial Face Off team at least 1 year during high school
ϒ Must develop and market a product. Marketing plan and product or idea must be approved by the Quest
business faculty. Actual execution of the marketing is required and an assessment of the success of the
venture must be presented to the Quest leadership at least 1 month prior to graduation.
ϒ Completion of a minimum of a 2-month internship in either the accounting department or the marketing
department at Quest. This will include at least 20 hours per month and can be done anytime over the 4
years of high school.
ϒ Additional honors medallions are awarded for any of the following:
o Receiving awards of medals for competitions in business and entrepreneurship.
o Completion of more than the 5 required courses for this cord
o Serving as a TA or summer apprentice in any of the courses

Emphasis in COMPUTER SCIENCE – Black Cord

Please attach all transcripts, proof of community service, and other applicable documents to this form.
Completion of at least 6 of the following courses – (We will allow demonstration of proficiency in
an area if a class has not been taken through Quest)
Creative Computing
Programming
Networking
Web Design
Excel
Build a Gaming PC
Photoshop
Graphic Design
Computer Fundamentals
Maintenance of at least a 3.5 GPA for all required classes.
Courses not taken at Quest require a petition process to be accepted in place of those listed.
Participation in technology activities and workshops must occur during all 4 years of high school.
Demonstration of high proficiency as determined by the Quest technology faculty in at least
2 areas of technology
Coding & Programming
Web Design
Software for the Front-End User
Computer Architecture
Creation of a technology piece to be given to a charitable organization for their use or to assist them
through marketing

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