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Diploma of Merit
(Complete general diploma requirements and ONE of the following)
Earn a High Wage, High Demand Industry Recognized Credential
Complete 12 hours of postsecondary credits
Arkansas Certified Pre-Apprenticeship leading to Registered Apprenticeship
AP Scholar Designation
Take and pass a minimum of 3 AP classes
Score a 3 or better on at least 3 AP exams by end of 11th grade year
AP Scholar with Honor Designation
Take and pass a minimum of 4 AP classes
Average a score of 3.25 or higher on all AP exams
Score 3 or better on at least 4 AP exams by the end of 11th grade year
ASVAB Score of 51 and completion of approved Enlistment Pathway
Seal of Biliteracy
Diploma of Merit with Distinction
(Complete general diploma requirements and ONE of the following)
Technical Certificate or higher (e.g., Associate’s Degree)
AP Scholar with Distinction Designation
Take and pass a minimum of (5) AP classes
Average a score of at least 3.5 on all AP exams
Score 3 or better on at least (5) AP exams by the end of 11th grade year
Complettion of the ASVAB Score and currently enlisted in the Armed Forces (prior to gradution)
Youth Apprenticeship leading to a Registered Apprenticeship
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What 8th grade classes count toward graduation credit?
Algebra I, Physical Science, Spanish I, EAST I
How many credits is one class worth?
Each passed semester is worth ½ a credit
What counts as a Fine Arts credit?
Any choir, band, theater, art or art appreciation taken 9th-12th grade
What counts as a PE credit?
Any PE classes taken 9th-12th grade
½ credit of PE will be awarded to students who compete on any athletic team (this ½ credit is only awarded 1 time 9th-12th grade)
What is Keystone?
Keystone is a required career readiness class that prepares students for high school and beyond. It is a semester-long course that flip flops with Health. It counts as ½ an elective credit.
What classes are required in 9th grade?
All 9th grade students take English (honors or regular), Algebra I or II, Physical Science or Biology, United States History (honors or regular), Health/Keystone and 3 elective courses
When can I start receiving community service hours?
Students can start receiving community service hours the first day of summer after their 8th grade year.
Can I take more than 8 classes in a semester or receive credit for virtual or summer classes outside of the school day?
Jonesboro Public Schools policy states students cannot take additional classes for credit that allow the student to get ahead in the summer or in addition to their 8 scheduled courses during a school year.
How do I meet the Arkansas History requirement?
Students who attended a Jonesboro Public School junior high meet this requirement in 8th grade. This is not for credit but meets the graduation requirement.
Students who did not attend a JPS will meet this requirement at JHS sometime between 10th-12th grades.
How do I receive weighted credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes?
Weighted credit will only be awarded for each semester if the student completes the AP exam at the end of the year. Possible college credit is awarded by the college and is based on the exam score.
What is a GPA and why is it important?
GPA - Grade Point Average. The GPA, along with standardized test scores (ACT & SAT), is used by colleges to assess whether you meet their admission requirements. It is also used by scholarship reviewers to determine eligibility.
How is my GPA calculated?
Your GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale: 4 points for an A, 3 for a B, etc. Add 4 points for every A, 3 for every B, etc., and then divide the total by the number of grades you have. This only includes classes that are taken for credit.
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