Academics & Academies

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Graduation Requirements

  • English, 4 credits

  • Math, 4 credits

  • Science, 3 credits

  • Social Studies, 3 credits

  • Health, 1/2 credit

  • PE, 1/2 credit

  • Art, 1 credit

  • Electives, 6 credits

  • Civics Test

  • JCPS Backpack Defense

Total: 22 credits

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Advanced Programs

The Advanced Program provides academically gifted and talented students accelerated instruction. To graduate with an Advanced Program diploma, students must earn a minimum total of 12 Advanced Program or Advanced Placement credits in the areas of math, English, science, and social studies; earn a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0; and take three years of a world language.

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IVY Plus Academy

The focus of the Ivy Plus Academy is to ensure that high-achieving low income, first-generation, and/ or minority students do not get under-matched. We find the best-fit college for students and families to guarantee post-secondary success.