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Graduation Requirements
Class of 2011
|
Subject/Course |
Units |
Course Information and Sequences |
|
Math |
4 Credits |
Algebra IA, Algebra IB, Geometry, Algebra II Honors /Gifted - Algebra 1B, Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry **3 units if transferring after 9th grade (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) |
|
English |
4 Credits |
9, 10, 11, 12 Honors/Gifted – Eng 9, Eng 10, Eng 11 or Eng Language and Composition, 12 or English Literature and Composition |
|
Science |
3 Credits
|
Active Science, Chemistry, Biology or Active Science, Principles of Technology I, Biology Honors/Gifted - Active Science, Chemistry, Biology |
|
Social Studies |
3 Credits |
World Cultures, American History, American Government **US History I AP may be substituted for American History |
|
Health & Wellness |
1 Credits |
**Failures in Health or Wellness must be made up in a full unit of the Health & Wellness course |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 Credits |
|
|
Strategic Reading |
1 Credits |
**French or Spanish may be substituted for Strategic Reading while enrolled in English 9 (H/G) |
|
Academy Electives |
8 Credits |
|
|
TOTAL |
25 Credits |
|
2012 / 2013
|
Subject/Course |
Units |
Course Information and Sequences |
|
Math |
4 Credits |
Algebra IA, Algebra IB, Geometry, Algebra II Honors Gifted - Algebra 1B, Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry **3 units if transferring after 9th grade (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) |
|
English |
4 Credits |
Eng 9, Eng 10, Eng 11, Eng 12 Honors/Gifted – Eng 9, Eng 10, Eng 11 or English Language and Composition, 12 or English Literature and Composition |
|
Science |
3 Credits
|
Active Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Biology Honors/Gifted - Active Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Biology |
|
Social Studies |
4 Credits |
World Cultures, American History I, American History II, American Government Honors/Gifted - World Cultures, American History I, American History II, American Government **US History I (AP) and US History II (AP) may be substituted for American History I and American History II |
|
Health & Wellness or Health 9 Wellness 9 |
1 Credits .5 Credits .5 Credits |
**Failures in Health or Wellness must be made up in a full unit of the Health & Wellness course |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 Credits |
|
|
Strategic Reading |
1 Credits |
**French or Spanish may be substituted for Strategic Reading while enrolled in English 9 (H/G) |
|
Academy Electives |
8 Credits |
|
|
TOTAL |
26 Credits |
|
2014
|
Subject/Course |
Units |
Course Information and Sequences |
|
Math |
4 Credits |
Algebra IA, Algebra IB, Geometry, Algebra II Honors Gifted - Algebra 1B, Geometry, Algebra II, and Trigonometry **3 units if transferring after 9th grade (Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II) |
|
English |
4 Credits |
Eng 9, Eng 10, Eng 11, Eng 12 Honors/Gifted – Eng 9, Eng 10, Eng 11 or English Language and Composition, 12 or English Literature and Composition |
|
Science |
3 Credits
|
Active Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Biology Honors/Gifted - Active Science, Earth and Environmental Science, Biology |
|
Social Studies |
4 Credits |
American History I, American History II, World History, American Government Honors/Gifted - American History I, American History II, World History, American Government **US History I (AP) and US History II (AP) may be substituted for American History I and American History II |
|
Health & Wellness or Health 9 Wellness 9 |
1 Credits .5 Credits .5 Credits |
**Failures in Health or Wellness must be made up in a full unit of the Health & Wellness course |
|
Freshman Seminar |
1 Credits |
**French or Spanish may be substituted for Freshman Seminar while enrolled in English 9 (H/G) |
|
Strategic Reading |
1 Credits |
|
|
Academy Electives |
8 Credits |
|
|
TOTAL |
26 Credits |
|
Additional Requirements for Graduation
In order to be eligible for graduation from Greater Johnstown High School, a student must demonstrate proficiency in Math and Reading by scoring a ‘Proficient’ or ‘Advanced’ score on the Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) or an equivalent assessment approved by the Board of Directors.
Students who do not score ‘Proficient’ or ‘Advanced’ on the Math and Reading PSSA Assessment will not be eligible for Cooperative Education or Dual Enrollment Classes.
Alternate Eligibility- To be eligible for Co-Op or Dual Enrollment, in their senior year, students must score proficient on a district approved PSSA equivalent assessment, have a minimum score of 400 in each Math and Verbal sections of the SAT, or complete the requirements of the school district after school tutoring program.
The Pennsylvania Department of Education requires that all high school graduates have completed a culminating project during their senior year of high school.
During their senior year, students must pass all courses taken with a final percentage of not less than 60%. Students scoring less than 60% on any course during their senior year will not be eligible for participation in the commencement ceremony.
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