Diploma Options
We require all College Bound student to choose our standard or College Preparatory Honors Diploma.
The Standard Academic Diploma is a competitive diploma for college bound or career minded students, or students entering the armed forces. The student who chooses this diploma should maintain a 3.0 grade point average (GPA). For this diploma, students may be required to complete the SAT or write a 2,500 teacher-approved research “term” paper.
This College Preparatory Diploma - designed to give students the academic competitive edge. This choice is for students planning to apply for admittance at a four year college or university. The student who chooses this diploma must maintain a 3.5 grade point average (GPA) and score above the national average on the SAT in all portions of the exam. Students must take a minimum of 8 honors courses. It is highly recommended that students take at least one AP course. Three years of a consecutive world language is highly recommended, and may be required for some colleges.
Have a Plan before you begin - our suggested 5 year plan
Our high school graduates not only receive a superior education, they tend to be well-rounded and grounded, and have a passion for life. Our graduates usually surpass public school students in ability, social skills, and study habits, and tend to excel on SAT and ACT exams. Preparing for college begins in the eighth grade, and SAT scores are not the only criteria. College admissions officers look for the student who is well-rounded, self-motivated and self-directed. These officers are very selective, and look for a student that is a “cut above,” and willing to take more than the “minimum” number of course requirements, as well as the students who excel on the SAT and ACT exams. We work with each student individually to develop a 5 year career oriented on college bound academic goals and dreams. This is an academically-oriented plan, with an emphasis on looking forward and preparing for life after high school. All students receive a Free copy of our “Pursuit of Excellence;” a 5 year plan for the college bound student upon registration.
8th grade Course recommendations: maximum of Credits: 2
*Algebra I and Spanish I can count as high school credits
- English 8
- Science 8
- Social Studies 8
- Math 8, pre-Algebra or Algebra I
- Spanish I
- Bible study
9th grade Course recommendations: minimum of Credits: 6.5
- English I
- Biology
- Health
- Physical Education
- Computer Applications
- Spanish I or French I
- Geography (1/2 credit)
- Algebra I, or Geometry
- Bible for a Firm Foundation
10th grade Course recommendations: minimum of 6.5
- English II
- Physical Science
- Art History A and B
- Spanish II or French II
- Geometry or Algebra II
- World History (includes a major research paper)
- Bible – Study in the Book of James
11th grade Course recommendations: minimum of 6.5
- English III
- Shorty Stories, Greek or Roman Mythology
- Physics
- Marine Biology or Forensic Science
- SAT or ACT prep course
- American History (includes the reading of the Worst Hard Time, and essay requirements)
- Algebra II or Advanced math (Pre-Calculus)
- Bible- Overcoming Life
- Spanish III or French III
12th grade Course recommendations: 5.5 or more credits
- English IV
- Economics
- American Government
- Environmental Science or Chemistry
- Advanced math (Pre-Calculus), Calculus or Business Math
- Student Leadership – with community service
- Sociology
- Bible- Study in Philippians
- PowerPoint 2007 or Excel
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