Academics, Curriculum, and All the Things
High School 101
Expectations for graduation:
Meet all academic criteria
Prove that you are college and/or career ready
High School Graduation Criteria
The above credits must be completed in order for a student to earn a high school diploma in South Carolina. Please note that 24 credits is a MINIMUM. St. John's students have the opportunity to earn up to 36 credits by the end of the senior year. Additional courses will be required to attend 4-year colleges. Families should check with their desired institutions early in high school to make sure that all necessary courses are completed.
College and/or Career Readiness
ALL students are expected to leave St. John's future ready. This means that every student should graduate with a plan to do something after high school, no matter what that is. To determine college or career readiness, we use the 8 indicators listed above. Individual questions should be forwarded to the student's school counselor.
Program of Studies
Our Program of Studies contains all academic policies and procedures aligned with Charleston County School District and also St. John's High School's specific course catalog. The 2022-2023 Program of Studies can be found on the "Program of Studies" tab above or by clicking here.
Regional College and Career Guides
Our Regional College and Career Guides contain all of the important information essential to being a high school student in Charleston County. Inside you will find information on high school requirements, college and career readiness, scholarships, military, and more. Students will be given a hard copy during their sophomore year, but electronic versions can be found below as well: