Graduation Requirements

JCPS High School Diploma Standards 

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Graduation Requirements

Make sure you take English 1 & English 2. 2 Additional English credits aligned with the ILP and covering the remaining KAS for Reading & Writing Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Reading & Writing could include, but are not limited to: English III, English IV, AP Language, AP Literature, dual credit English, etc.

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Make sure you take Algebra 1 & Geometry. 2 Additional Math credits aligned with the ILP and covering the remaining KAS for Mathematics Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Mathematics could include, but are not limited to: Algebra II, Precalculus, College Algebra, AP Calculus, dual credit math, dual credit CTE math, etc.

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2 Social Studies Courses aligned with the ILP and covering the remaining KAS for Social Studies Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Social Studies could include, but are not limited to: Social Studies 1, 2, 3; Geography/AP Human; Geo, World History (or AP), US History (or AP), Economics, etc.

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2 Lab-Based science courses aligned with the ILP and covering the remaining KAS for Science 2 Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Science could include, but are not limited to: Chemistry (or AP), Physics (or AP), Biology (or AP), CSI Forensics, dual credit science, etc.

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6 credits aligned with ILP and covering the related content area KAS. Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Visual and Performing Arts could include, but are not limited to: Chorus 1, Orchestra 1, Visual Arts 1, Theatre 1, Band 1, etc.

Other Elective Credits

1. Pass state-mandated civics test. 2. Successfully complete a course or program in financial literacy. 3. Receive instruction in essential workplace ethics. 4. Demonstrate competency in technology

List Other Graduation Required Credits

1. Development of Individual Learning Plan (grades 6-12). 2. CPR training in Health, PE, or JROTC course. 3. In the event the student plans to attend a college/university, the student is required to take at least TWO years of a foreign language.

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