JCHS Academic Planning Guide_2020-2021

MATHEMATICS:
* Student must attain at least a 3.667 grade point average in math courses. All math courses taken in grades 9-12 will
be used to determine the math GPA.
* Student must complete at least 1.0 math credit beyond Math Analysis/Trigonometry.
* Students must score “proficient” or “advanced” on the Algebra I End of Course (EOC) exam.
SCIENCE:
* Student must have a 3.667 grade point average in science courses. All science courses taken in grades 9-12 will be
used to determine the science GPA.
* Students must have completed 5.0 credits of science classes.
* In addition to Physics First/Physical Science or Principles of Biomedical, Biology, Chemistry, and AP Physics A,
students may choose for their fifth science class from the advanced placement or dual enrollment science elective
options.
* Students must score “proficient” or “advanced” on the Biology End of Course (EOC) exam.
MUSIC:
* The student must be enrolled in the department for a minimum of 6 units of credit including the senior year.
* Awards will be given in categories - Vocal Music, Band, Orchestra, and Combined Departmental.
* Points to be accumulated: Vocal - 30, Band - 32, Orchestra - 24, and Combined - 28 (2 from each area: band/choir or
choir/orchestra).
* Student must achieve a minimum 3.667 grade point average in each area considered.
ART:
* Student must have 3.667 grade point average in Art classes.
* Student must have completed 2.5 credits of Art
* Student must submit a portfolio that exhibits originality and understanding of art principles and techniques, in a
wide variety of mediums. The portfolio is reviewed by the Art Department staff and becomes the deciding factor
after other criteria have been met.
WORLD LANGUAGE:
* Student must have successfully completed 3.0 credits of a world language or 2.0 credits of two or more languages.
* Student must have a 3.667 grade point average in world language courses.
BUSINESS & MARKETING EDUCATION:
* Student must have a 3.667 grade point average in all business courses taken.
* Student must have completed at least 3.5 credits in the Business or Marketing Education Department.
FAMILY and CONSUMER SCIENCES:
* Student must complete 2.5 credits in the Family and Consumer Sciences department.
* Student must have a 3.667 grade point average in Family and Consumer Sciences.
INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY:
* Student must have completed 2.0 credits of industrial technology classes with a grade point average of 3.667.
* Student must display mastery of safety and operation of tools and equipment.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
* Student must have completed a minimum of 2.0 credits of physical education class and 1 credit of a combination of
Health, Athletic Training or Medical Physiology for Athletic Performance for a total of 3.0 credits maintaining a grade
point average of 3.667 or better.
* Students must meet requirements for the Presidential Physical Fitness Award.
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