Academics & Academies
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
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.
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.