Graduation – Diploma Types There are three different diploma types at CCHS. These diploma types are designed to meet the academic needs of students with varied learning abilities and performance levels.
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College Preparatory Students selecting the College Preparatory diploma take the required courses to prepare them for acceptance at most colleges or universities. The students must maintain a 2.0 GPA (unweighted) and earn 100 community service hours.
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Honors College Preparatory Students selecting the Honors College Preparatory diploma take rigorous and demanding courses to prepare them for acceptance at selective colleges or universities. The students working toward the Honors Diploma build their transcripts with a minimum of 12 Honors credits (taking Honors, Dual Credit, and Advanced Placement courses), maintain a minimum 3.25 GPA (unweighted), and earn 100 community service hours.
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Advanced College Preparatory Students selecting the Advanced College Preparatory diploma take the most rigorous and demanding courses to prepare them for acceptance at selective and highly competitive colleges or universities. The students working toward the Advanced Diploma build their transcripts with a minimum of 15 Honors credits (taking Honors, Dual Credit, and Advanced Placement courses), maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA (unweighted), and earn 100 community service hours.
Calvary Christian High School Graduation Requirements Courses
College Prep
Honors College Prep
Advanced College Prep
Bible* English* Math* Science Social Studies World Language Fine Arts Health/P.E. (.5 of each) Electives or Additional Courses in the Above Subjects Listed including an Online Course Total Grade Point Average (GPA) Weighted Grade Point Average (WGPA) beginning Class of 2023 Honor Credits Community Service
4 4 4 3 3 2 1 1
4 4 4 4 3 2 1 1
4 4 4 4 4 3 1 1
4
5
5
26 2.0
28 3.25
30 3.5
2.0
3.35
3.8
n/a 100 hours
12 100 hours
15 100 hours
*An English, Math and Bible credit must be earned for each year of attendance at Calvary. English, Math and/or Bible credits earned prior to entering high school do not count toward this requirement.
In addition to the diploma requirements, the following apply: 3
