Graduation Requirements
Jefferson Academy High School Requirements
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English
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4.0 credits
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Math
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4.0 credits
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Science*
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3.0 credits
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*Science must include Biology; Chemistry and/or Physics
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Social Studies**
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4.5 credits
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**Social Studies must include 1 credit of US History, 2 credits of World History and a .5 credit each of Economics, Geography and Government.
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Art
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1.5 credits
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Technology
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1.5 credits
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World Language
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2.0 credits
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Physical Education***
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2.0 credits
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***PE credits can be completed through athletics. All students must take 1 full credit of PE during Freshman year.
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Freshman Seminar
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0.5 credits
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Teen Choices
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0.5 credits
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Senior Seminar
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0.5 credits
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Electives
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3.0 credits
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Total credits
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27.0 credits
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HEAR Requirements (Colorado Higher Education Admissions Requirements)
English………………………………… 4.0 credits
Math…………………………………… 3.0 credits
Science…………………………….… 3.0 credits
Social Studies….………………… 3.0 credits
World Language…………..….… 1.0 credit
Academic Elective………………. 2.0 credits
Students must meet these requirements to be considered for admission to a Colorado, four-year university. Jefferson Academy values a rigorous high school curriculum, thus the need for higher graduation requirements.
Requirements may be different for private or out-of-state universities—additional courses may be required.