Graduation Requirements
Tops University Diploma
English Requirements (4 units)
English I
English II
English III or AP English Lang
English IV or AP English Lit
Math Requirements (4 Units)
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Higher Math (Algebra III, Advanced Math, Calculus, AP Calculus)
Social Studies Requirements (4 Units)
Civics or AP Government
US History Or AP US History
World Geography or AP Human Geography
W History or Pre-AP World History and Geography
Science Requirements (4 Units)
Biology or Pre-AP Biology
Chemistry
2 Units of the following: AP Biology, HUman Anatomy, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, or Physics
Foreign Language (2 Units of same Foreign Language)
Spanish I
Spanish II
Fine Arts (1 unit)
Fine Arts Survey, Art I, Theater I, Choir, Piano, Band
Physical Education Requirements (1.5 Units PE and 0.5 units health)
PE I/ JROTC 100
PE II/ JROTC 200
Health
Electives (3 Units)
Total Credits= 24
Jumpstart TOPS TECH Career Diploma
English Requirements (4 units)
English I
English II
English III, AP English Lang Or Business English
English IV ,AP English Lit, or Technical Writing
Math Requirements (4 Units)
Algebra I
3 Units from the following: Essentials of Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II, Algebra III, Advanced Math, Elementary Stats and Geometry,Pre-Calculus, AP Calculus, Financial Literacy, Business Math
Social Studies Requirements (2 Units)
Civics or AP Government
US History Or AP US History
Science Requirements (2Units)
Biology or Pre-AP Biology
2 Units of the following: AP Biology, HUman Anatomy, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Physical Science, Chemistry or Physics
Physical Education Requirements (1.5 Units PE and 0.5 units health)
PE I/ JROTC 100
PE II/ JROTC 200
Health
Electives (9 units in a jumpstart career area)
Total Credits= 23
Testing Requirements
LEAP 2025 Testing
Students must score approaching basic or higher on one LEAP 2025 test from each of the following categories as part of graduation requirements:
English I OR English II
Algebra I OR Geometry
Biology OR US History
ACT Testing
Each student is required to take the ACT test at least one time before graduation.
Industry Based Certifications
Students who choose to attain a jumpstart diploma will be required to earn the appropriate industry based certification for the the jumpstart pathway they choose.