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Course Descriptions
All
classes are taught for 2 semesters. Each semester is worth 1 credit
hour. Students through the class of 2010 need a combination of required classes and
electives to equal 48 hours to graduate. Students in the class of 2011+ need a combination of required classes and
electives to equal 56 hours to graduate.
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High School Through graduating class of 2010
| 1. |
A student who desires to graduate from Jackson Christian
must earn a minimum of forty-eight semester credits from
grades 9-12. |
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All students are required to earn one credit in Bible
for each semester they attend Jackson Christian High School.
In addition to classroom work, they must also complete their
Christian/Community service requirements prior to the last
day of each Semester to earn a Bible credit. |
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The cumulative GPA of the students determines
valedictorian and salutatorian at the end of the second
semester. To be eligible, students must attend a minimum of
four semesters at JCHS. To be
invited to speak at the graduation commencement, they must be a
member of our National Honor Society, unless waived by a vote of the
administration and faculty. |
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All high school students must pass the following
required core courses to graduate from Jackson Christian
High School:
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Through graduating class of 2010
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Bible |
4 years 8 credits |
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English |
4 years 8 credits |
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History, Soc. Studies |
3 years 6 credits |
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Mathematics |
3 years 6 credits |
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Science |
2 years 4 credits |
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Physical Education |
1 year 2 credits |
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TOTAL CORE CLASSES |
34 credits |
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General Electives |
14 credits |
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Computer Class |
1 year |
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TOTAL
REQUIREMENT |
48 credits |
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Credit Summary Form
- Class of 2008-2010 |
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High School Graduating classes starting
with 2011
| 1. |
A student who desires to graduate from Jackson Christian
must earn a minimum of fifty-six semester credits from
grades 9-12. |
| 2. |
All students are required to earn one credit in Bible
for each semester they attend Jackson Christian High School.
In addition to classroom work, they must also complete their
Christian/Community service requirements prior to the last
day of each Semester to earn a Bible credit. |
| 3. |
The cumulative GPA of the students determines
valedictorian and salutatorian at the end of the second
semester. To be eligible, students must attend a minimum of
four semesters at JCHS. To be
invited to speak at the graduation commencement, they must be a
member of our National Honor Society, unless waived by a vote of the
administration and faculty. |
| 4. |
All high school students must pass the following
required core courses to graduate from Jackson Christian
High School:
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Graduating classes starting with 2011 |
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Bible |
4 years 8 credits |
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English |
4 years 8 credits |
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History, Soc. Studies |
3 years 6 credits |
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Mathematics |
4 years 8 credits |
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Science |
3 years 6 credits |
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Physical Education |
1 year 2 credits |
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Foreign Language |
2 years 4 credits |
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Visual
Performing & Applied Arts |
2 credits |
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TOTAL CORE CLASSES |
42 credits |
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General Electives |
14 credits |
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Computer Class |
1 year |
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TOTAL
REQUIREMENT |
56 credits |
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Credit Summary Form
- 2011 & Beyond |
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Regarding Core Classes For All Students
| 1. |
Physical education may be met by participating in two
varsity or junior varsity sports from grades 9-12. |
| 2. |
The senior Modern Literature class may count as English
or Social Studies credit; whichever is needed, but not both. |
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To receive credit each year for English classes and as a
graduation requirement, each student must read, write a
report, and pass the Accelerated Reader test on two books
from the required reading list. One of the required books
will be part of the students English or Literature class
each year. |
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Each senior shall do a major thesis to qualify for
graduation. The requirements, methods, and grading will be
set by the teacher of the senior English class, including a
minimum passing grade. A student must complete the thesis
satisfactorily to receive any English credits for second
semester of the senior year. |
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Two years of Drama may equal one year of English
credits, if a conflict arises in scheduling. |
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Students may be allowed to withdraw from a class and
enter another one without academic penalty, if it is done
within two weeks of the beginning of each semester. A
parent, classroom teacher, and Principal must approve a
drop/add form. |
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A student cannot gain an additional credit for a class
that is retaken. If a student gains approval to do so by a
teacher and administrator, the second grade will show on the
transcript. High honors candidates (such as Valedictorian
and Salutatorian) cannot refigure the second grade in their
GPA to their advantage. |
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Junior and Senior students may be allowed to take one
daily non-core class on a pass/fail basis with the approval
of the classroom teacher and Principal. The purpose of
taking a pass/fail class is to encourage students to take a
difficult course and broaden their horizons without
endangering their GPA. A C- or
higher grade must be achieved to record a P in both marking
periods, or the actual grade (which would be a D+ or lower) would
be recorded instead. If a student earns an A or A- in the
course, he/she has the option of counting the grade towards his/her
GPA. |
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High school juniors and seniors may participate in dual
enrollment earning both college and high school credit. One
college course equals one high school credit. Classes may
only fulfill elective credits. Dual enrollment does not
allow for early graduation. |
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