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)