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Eastern

Graduation Requirements

JCPS High School Diploma Standards

Foundational Personalized
4 English Credits
  • 2 Additional English credits aligned with the ILP and covering the remaining KAS for Reading & Writing
  • Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Reading & Writing could include, but are not limited to: English III, English IV, AP Language, AP Literature, dual credit English, etc.
English I
English II
4 Math Credits
  • 2 Additional Math credits aligned with the ILP and covering the remaining KAS for Mathematics
  • Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Mathematics could include, but are not limited to: Algebra II, Precalculus, College Algebra, AP Calculus, dual credit math, dual credit CTE math, etc.
Algebra I
Geometry
3 Social Studies Credits
  • Social Studies aligned with the ILP and covering the KAS for Social Studies
  • Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Social Studies could include, but are not limited to: Social Studies 1, 2, 3; Geography/AP Human; Geo, World History (or AP), US History (or AP); Economics, etc.
Social Studies
Social Studies
3 Science Credits
  • Science aligned with ILP and covering the KAS for Science
  • Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Science could include, but are not limited to: Chemistry (or AP), Physics (or AP), Biology (or AP), CSI Forensics, dual credit science, etc.
Lab-Based Science
Lab-Based Science
Other Credits
  • 6 credits aligned with ILP and covering the related content area KAS.
  • Additional course options aligned to the KAS for Visual and Performing Arts could include, but are not limited to: Chorus 1, Orchestra 1, Visual Arts 1, Theatre 1, Band 1, etc.
1⁄2 Health
1⁄2 PE
1 Visual or Performing Arts

Other Graduation Requirements

  • Pass state-mandated civics test
  • (Beginning in 2020-2021) Successfully complete a course or program in financial literacy
  • Receive instruction in essential workplace ethics
  • Demonstrate competency in technology

Other Considerations

  • Development of Individual Learning Plan (grades 6-12)
  •  CPR Training in Health, PE or JROTC course
  • In the event the student plans to attend a college/university, the student is required to take at least TWO years of a foreign language.