20142015 Academic Planning Guide

Liberty Christian School

Graduation Requirements
The chart below provides the number of credits needed for each subject area depending upon the type of diploma a student is planning to pursue. Subject Area Basic Diploma (27 Credits) See Page 7 4 4 3 4 0 2 3 1 3 1 College Prep (27 Credits) See Page 7 4 4 3 4 2 2 1 1 3 1 College Prep w/ Honors (28 Credits) See Page 7 4 4 3 4 3 2 1 1 3 1

English Mathematics* Social Studies Government Economics Science* Foreign Language* Physical Education* Electives* Technology Speech* Fine Arts* Bible Christian Humanities (Senior Bible)

* Specific requirements exist for satisfying credits in the areas indicated above. They include the following: Mathematics: Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry must be completed to meet three of the four math requirements. Starting with the class of 2018 students will be required to take four math classes in Upper School. Foreign Language requirements must be met with credits from the same language in grades 8 through 12. Science credits must include Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The fourth science option may be chosen from the courses provided. Physical Education requirements may be met through Athletics, Athletic Training, Cheer, DanzTeam, Band, Aerobics, or Office/Teacher Aide. After the required course credits are satisfied, a student may choose from other subject areas to satisfy elective credit(s). Refer to the following pages to find the courses that may be used for elective credit: Career and Technology (Page 13), Bible (Page 14), Fine Arts (Page 19), Physical Education (Page 35), and Foreign Language (Page 26). Please refer to Fine Arts (Page 19) for a complete list of Fine Arts courses. A few selected Physical Education (Page 35) courses may also be used to satisfy the Fine Arts credit(s). Please refer to individual course descriptions for the applicable prerequisites. The .5 credit of Speech can be met through the Business and Professional Communications course or the senior Bible course, Christian Humanities.

Foreign Language: Science: Physical Education: Electives:

Fine Arts:

Speech:

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