Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
Agape Christian School (ACS) offers two academic tracks for high school students — the College Preparatory Program (27 credits) and the Honors Program. There is a 100-hour community service requirement as well.
Each high school student receives an individualized Academic Plan, detailing the courses required for graduation. This plan is reviewed and updated annually and discussed during the First Quarter Parent-Teacher Conference.
Students in Grades K–5, 8th Grade, and 12th Grade who fail one or more subjects by the end of the school year will not be permitted to participate in the graduation ceremony or have their photos published. However, students who successfully retake and pass their exams will receive their diplomas and may join the next graduating class in the following year.
Honors classes are weighted by 0.5 points, and AP classes are weighted by 1 point. GPA is computed in December and May, and grades are recorded on the transcript.
Middle School Curriculum (Grades 7–8)
Core Subjects
- Bible
- History
- English
- Mathematics
- Science
Electives
Students explore career and technology pathways through the following:
- Keyboard and Applications (Typing)
- Career Explorations I
- Career Explorations II (includes 10 online certificate courses)
- Career Explorations III
High School College Preparatory Program (Grades 9–12)
Credit Requirements (Total: 27 Credits)
Subject Area
Credits Required
Details
Language Arts
4
English 9–12
Science
4
Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Honors Physics
Speech
1
Public speaking and communication
Physical Education (P.E.)
2
Includes health and sports activities
Foreign Language
2
Typically two levels of the same language
Bible
4
Biblical studies and Christian worldview
Life Management (Skills)
0.5
Personal growth and life skills
Mathematics
4
Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus
Social Studies
4
Geography, American History, World History, Economics (0.5), and American Government (0.5)
Electives
1.5
Students are given the freedom to choose from the provided clusters below
High School Course Sequence
Freshman Year (Grade 9)
- English 9
- Geography / Health
- Physical Science
- Algebra I
- Bible
- Foreign Language I
- P.E. (½)
- Guitar/Ukulele
- Life Skills
Sophomore Year (Grade 10)
- English 10
- World History
- Biology
- Geometry
- Bible
- Foreign Language II
- P.E.
- Financial Literacy
- Elective 1 (Diploma Certificate)
Junior Year (Grade 11)
- English 11
- American History
- Chemistry
- Algebra II
- Bible
- P.E.
- Elective 2 (Diploma Certificate)
Senior Year (Grade 12)
- English 12
- Economics
- American Government
- Pre-Calculus
- Bible
- Speech
- P.E. (½)
- Honors Physics
High School Elective Clusters
Students are free to choose electives from the following categories to meet their interest areas and develop specialised skills
Cluster
Elective
Credits
Architecture & Construction Cluster
Construction Careers
½ credit
Introduction to Careers in Architecture & Construction
½ credit
Art
Art (Nature Drawing)
½ credit
Art (Calligraphy)
½ credit
Business & Administration Cluster
Business Law
½ credit
Career Management
½ credit
Office Applications I – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
½ credit
Office Applications II – Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher
½ credit
Small Business Entrepreneurship
½ credit
Technology & Business
½ credit
Business & Workplace Skills
Business Computer Information Systems
1 credit
Computer Science Principles
1 credit
Essentials of Business Lessons
1 credit
Introduction to Computer Science
1 credit
Business & Workplace Skills
Keyboard and Applications (Typing)
½ credit
Education & Training Cluster
Introduction to Careers in Education & Training
½ credit
Teaching & Training Careers
½ credit
Finance Cluster
Banking Services Careers
½ credit
Introduction to Careers in Finance
½ credit
Finance Cluster
Consumer Math
1 credit
Fine Arts
Music Appreciation
½ credit
Music Theory
½ credit
General
College Planner
½ credit
Family & Consumer Science
1 credit
Personal Financial Literacy
½ credit
Government & Public Administration
Introduction to Careers in Government & Public Administration
½ credit
Health Science Cluster
Careers in Allied Health
½ credit
Nursing: Unlimited Possibilities and Unlimited Potential
½ credit
Human Services Cluster
Introduction to Consumer Services
½ credit
Information Technology Cluster
Digital Literacy
½ credit
Fundamentals of Computer Systems
½ credit
Fundamentals of Digital Media
½ credit
Fundamentals of Programming & Software Development
½ credit
Introduction to Information Technology
½ credit
Introduction to Information Technology Support & Services
½ credit
Introduction to Network Systems
½ credit
Network System Design
½ credit
New Applications: Web Development in the 21st Century
½ credit
Software Development Tools
½ credit
Marketing Cluster
Careers in Marketing Research
½ credit
Practical Arts
Guitar
½ credit
Ukulele
½ credit
STEM Cluster
Engineering & Design – Engineering & Product Development
½ credit
Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics Cluster
Careers in Logistics Planning & Management Services
½ credit
Introduction to Careers in Transportation, Distribution, & Logistics
½ credit