Graduation Requirements

COMPREHENSIVE/HONORS/MAGNENT PROGRAM In addition to the credit requirements, students must also meet the diploma requirements outlined in the next section.

Content Area	# of Credits
English	4
Mathematics	3 for the classes of 2011 and 2010, 4 credits for the class of 2012 and beyond
Science	3
Social Studies	3 (must have World Civ and U.S. History)
Health/P.E.	1 (.5 of each)
Electives	7
TOTAL	22 (23 for the class of 2012 and beyond

Diploma Requirements Students must: Meet the minimum requirements of the KDE Program of Studies, which are 22 credits (23 for the class of 2012 and beyond). Score apprentice, proficient, or distinguished level in reading on the CATS assessment. Score apprentice, proficient, or distinguished level in mathematics on the CATS assessment. Score apprentice, proficient, or distinguished level on the writing portfolio. Complete the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) each year. (Quick Sheet) PRE-COLLEGE CURRICULUM The Kentucky Council of Higher Education has adopted the minimum requirements listed below for unconditional admission to the public universities in the state. The requirements as follows:

Content Area	# of Credits
English	4
Math	3 (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry or more advanced math courses)
Science	3 (Integrated Science, Biology, and Chemistry or Physics)
Social Studies	3 (World Civ, U.S. History, and one of the following: Government, Geography, or Economics)
Humanities	1
Foreign Language	2 or demonstrated competency
Electives	In addition to the above courses, college-bound students are encouraged to take, as part of their elective course selections, additional course work in math, science, foreign language, arts, or computer literacy

GRADE PLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS (beginning of the first semester)

Grade Designation	Credits
Freshman (9th)	0
Sophomore (10th)	5
Junior (11th)	11
Senior (12th)	16

ADVANCE PROGRAM For those students who qualify through JCPS, the Advance Program offers the opportunity to follow a stimulating curriculum designed for the academically gifted. A minimum of 12 credits must be earned in Advanced Program classes in at least three of the following areas – English, Math, Science, Social Studies, and World Language. Advanced Humanities is also required for the Advance Program. Students are required to take a minimum of three Advance Program classes per semester. Advanced Placement classes also satisfy this requirement. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 (B) is required to remain in the program. Students must also fulfill all of the diploma requirements (see next page) in order to graduate.

Content Area	# of Credits	Typical Advanced Program Courses Taken to Fulfill Requirement*
English	4	Advanced Program Freshman English Advanced Program Sophomore English Advanced Program Junior English or Advanced Placement Language and Composition Advanced Program Senior English, Dual Credit English, or Advanced Placement Literature and Composition
Math	3 (for classes of 2010 and 2011) 4 (for classes of 2012 & beyond)	Advanced Program Geometry Advanced Program Algebra II Advanced Program Pre-Calculus Advanced Program Calculus
Science	3	Advanced Program Integrated Science Advanced Program Biology Advanced Program Chemistry or Physics
Social Studies	3 (must include World Civ. And U.S History)	Advanced Program Survey of Social Studies or Advanced Placement Human Geography Advanced Program World Civ., Advanced Placement World History, or Advanced Placement European History Advanced Program U.S. History or Advanced Placement U.S. History
World Language	3 (of the same language)	Advanced Program Spanish 1-3, Advanced Program French 1-3, Advanced Program German 1-3, or Advanced Program Latin 1-3 In the case of prior language experience students will often begin with level 2 and continue through level 4.
Humanities	1 (must be Advanced)	Advanced Program Humanities, Advanced Spanish Humanities, Advanced French Humanities, or Advanced Placement Art History
Health and PE	1 (.5 credit each)	Physical Education I or Fundamentals of Dance Health
Electives	4	Varies widely
TOTAL	22 (23 for class of 2012 and beyond)

*Note: As stated above, only a total of 12 Advanced credits are REQUIRED.