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Graduation Requirements
Students must earn 25 credits to be eligible to receive a JCA diploma, with 22.00 credits being earned by enrolling in required courses. The balance (3.00 credits) must be earned by completing elective courses. Seniors must include one core course (Math, Science, Social Studies, etc.) in their daily schedule in lieu of one elective course. Each student must also complete a minimum of 60 hours of Christian Service to an individual or group outside of JCA during their four years. Students often tutor; work at charity events or volunteer at nursing homes to earn their Christian Service hours.
The following minimum requirements must be met by all students wishing to graduate:
4.00 Credits in Religion
4.00 Credits in English
3.00 Credits in Mathematics
3.00 Credits in Science
3.00 Credits In Social Studies*
2.00 Credits in Foreign Language**
3.00 Credits in Electives
1.00 Credit in Physical Education
.50 Credit in Computer Fundaments or Computer Applications
.50 Credit in Health
.50 Credit in Art
.50 Credit in Music
* A passing grade on the Constitution exam is required.
** For College Prep there is an option for a two-year sequence in
