Highschool Requirements

Preparing to Graduate

Senior Consultation

High school students enrolling with FCA have academic and testing requirements that must be obtained in order to receive an FCA High School Diploma. Parents can speak with an FCA guidance counselor one-on-one to determine the best plan to achieve these requirements. Our staff is able to walk you through credit requirements, review student transcripts, recommend a plan of action to meet graduation requirements, and guide you in curriculum selections.

Each high school student’s file must be evaluated to determine diploma eligibility, therefore FCA recommends evaluations for 9th-11th grade students and requires them for seniors. This process ensures students remain on track and eliminates confusion regarding credits and testing requirements. FCA offers this service via phone and is by appointment only. There is a $50 fee for this service.

High School Credit Requirements

1 Credit = 180 days of learning
1/2 Credit = 90 days of learning

  • 3 Bible
    (Bible I, Bible II, Bible III)

    4 English
    (English I, English II, English III, English IV)

    4 Math
    (Ex: Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, II, Geometry, etc.)

    3 Science
    (Ex: Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc.)

    3 History
    (World History or Geography, US History, Government, Economics)

    1 Physical Education

    1/2 High School Health

    1 Visual/Performing Art
    (music, art, drama, etc.)

    1/2 Personal Finance

    1 Computer Science
    (Ex: typing, web or graphic design, programming, computer repair, etc.)

    2 Electives
    (Many possibilities for this. Examples include but not limited to: Accounting, American/British Literature, Driver Education, Career Exploration, Foreign Language, etc.)

  • 3 Bible
    (Bible I, Bible II, Bible III)

    4 English
    (English I, English II, English III, English IV)

    4 Math
    (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Advanced Math, Pre-Calculus, Calculus, Trigonometry)

    3 Science
    (Physical Science (w/Lab), Biology (w/Lab), Chemistry (w/Lab), Physics)

    3 History
    (World History or Geography, US History, Government, Economics)

    2 Foreign Language
    (two of the same language)

    1 Physical Education

    1/2 High School Health

    1 Visual/Performing Art
    (music, art, drama, etc.)

    1/2 Personal Finance

    1 Computer Science
    (typing, web or graphic design, programming, computer repair, etc.)

Types of Diplomas

  • All minimum credit requirements, graduation requirements, AND

    Composite stanine score of 4 or higher on 11th or 12th grade Stanford Achievement Test, OR

    Composite score of 20 or higher on the college entrance ACT, OR

    Test score of 1030 or higher on college entrance SAT, OR

    A letter of acceptance from a college

  • All minimum credit requirements, graduation requirements, AND
    Minimum 3.7GPA on a 4.0

    Composite stanine score of 7 or higher on 11th or 12th grade Stanford Achievement Test, OR

    Composite score of 25 or higher on the college entrance ACT, OR

    Test score of 1220 or higher on college entrance SAT

  • All minimum credit requirements, graduation requirements, AND

    Student has completed all 4 years of high school, AND,

    Student has not taken or did not meet testing requirements