Graduation Requirements
Juneau School District High School Graduation Requirements:
1. Pass all three sections of the Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Exam (Reading, Writing and Math).
2. Earn at least 21.5 credits in District course work.
A Certificate of Completion is granted to students who attain the minimum number of core credit requirements but do not pass all three sections of the Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Exam. The HSGQE can be taken an unlimited number of times post commencement.
High School Credit Requirements
|
Subject |
HS Graduation Requirements |
College Preparatory Requirements |
Advanced College Prep Requirements |
|
English/Language Arts |
4 credits |
4 credits |
4 credits |
|
Social Studies - .5 AK History, .5 Gov’t, 1 World, 1 American |
3 |
3 |
3 |
|
Math |
2 |
3 (incl. Algebra II/Trig) |
3 (incl. Algebra II/Trig/Calc) |
|
Science – 1 Biology, 1 Physical Science |
2 |
3 |
4 |
|
Fine Arts/World Languages |
1 |
2 |
2-3 |
|
World of Work |
1 |
1 |
1 |
|
PE - Includes .5 fitness concepts |
1.5 |
1.5 |
1.5 |
|
Health |
.5 |
.5 |
.5 |
|
|
Meets entry requirements for most 2-year colleges, technical schools and military service |
Meets most four-year public or private colleges/university requirements. Check with school counselor or college as specific schools and courses of study may require modifications to these suggested minimum recommendations. |
Highly selective four-year public or private colleges and universities look for students who take an advanced college preparatory sequence. Students should check with their school counselor or college admissions representatives for the specific requirements of each college or university. |