Introducing the Griggs College Preparatory Diploma

2023-02-17From : 管理员Click : 854

College Preparatory Diploma

The College Preparatory Diploma provides the opportunity for students to broaden their educational foundation through the study of a modern language—a requirement for most four-year degree top ranking universities and colleges—and increase academic rigor in math and science courses in preparation for college-level study as well as gaining a competitive edge in the workplace. This diploma requires at least 25.0 units of credit in specific areas of study. At least 6.0 credits must be completed with GIA, three (3) classes of which must be within the senior year.

Requirements: 25 Units

4 units of English (must include one unit of American Literature)

4 units of math (must include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II or higher level math course; if Pre-Algebra is completed, an additional math credit is required)

4 units of science (must include one life science and one higher level science)

½ unit of health

1 unit of physical education

3 units of social studies

1 unit applied arts

1 unit of fine arts

2 units of modern languages (2 units of the same language)

4½ unit of electives*

Minimum 20 hours per year of community service

ACT/SAT test scores** (recommended)

Example Course Schedule

1 A minimum of 20 hours of community service each year with Griggs.

2 With approval, core classes may serve as elective classes or vice versa.

3 Algebra I or its equivalent must be completed before Geometry or Algebra II may be taken.

* Carnegie Unit = five 45–50 minute class periods per week for an 18-week term (60 hours)

= 0.5 of credit per semester.

4 Many US Universities base scholarships on ACT/SAT scores

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