SCJA offers two types of diplomas:
Classical Standard Diploma
 In order to earn a Classical Standard Diploma, scholars must meet all of the following requirements:
  • 4 credits in English
  • 4 credits in Math (1 in Algebra, 1 in Geometry)
  • 3 credits in Science (1 in Biology, 2 must have lab component)
  • 3 credits in History (1 in World History, 1 in U.S. History, ½ credit in Economics, ½ in U.S. Government)
  • 1 credit in Fine & Performing Arts, Speech & Debate, or Practical Arts
  • 1 credit in Physical Education (taken online to meet the required online course)
  • 8 credits in Electives
  • Pass the 10th Grade English Language Arts FSA or a concordant score (found on SJCA’s website)
  • Successfully complete the SJCA Senior Thesis, with the appropriate accommodations and/or modifications based on the student’s IEP or 504, within the Senior English class
  • Pass the Algebra I EOC or a comparative score (found on SJCA’s website)
 
Classical Scholarly Diploma
 In order to earn a Classical Scholarly Diploma, (in addition to the standard diploma requirements) scholars must meet all of the following requirements.
  • Earn 1 credit in Algebra 2 or an equally rigorous course
  • Pass the Geometry EOC (waived for 19-20 COVID year due to cancelled testing)
  • Earn 1 credit in Statistics or an equally rigorous course (AP Calculus)
  • Pass the Algebra I EOC or a comparative score (Algebra I waived for 19-20 COVID year due to cancelled testing)
  • Pass the Biology EOC* (waived for 19-20 COVID year due to cancelled testing)
  • Earn 1 credit in Chemistry or Physics
  • Earn 1 credit in a course equally rigorous to Chemistry or Physics
  • Pass the U.S. History EOC*
  • Earn 2 credits in the same World Language
  • Earn at least 1 credit in an AP, IB, AICE or a Dual Enrollment course
  • Earn at least ½ a credit in a moral philosophy class
  • Successfully complete the SJCA Senior Thesis, with the appropriate accommodations and/or modifications based on the student’s IEP or 504, within the Senior English class
  • Earn at least 2 or more credits in Latin (based on the Latin sequence chart provided in this document)
*A student is exempt from the Biology 1 or U.S. History EOC assessment if the student is enrolled in an AP, IB or AICE Biology 1 or U.S. History course; takes the respective AP, IB or AICE assessment; and earns the minimum score to earn college credit.

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