BGBS Minimum Graduation Requirements 

BGBS Minimum Graduation Requirements, chart Adopted: 04/09/02 or BGBS minimum graduation requirements exceed the Kentucky (704 KAR 3:305) state requirements.

• All students must meet the minimum diploma requirements that are appropriate ftheir graduation year.

• Students are required to have a Bible, English and Math course for every semester they are enrolled.

• Students may not have more than one Study Hall period per semester.

SUBJECT

STANDARD DIPLOMA

PRE-COLLEGE DIPLOMA

BIBLE 9 -12

1 credit

1 credit

ENGLISH

4 credits: English I,II,III,IV

4 credits: English I,II,III,IV

MATH

3 credits: Algebra I, Geometry and one (1) elective math

4 credits: Algebra I & II, Geometry, and one (1) elective math

SCIENCE

3 credits: Physical Science, Biology, and one (1) elective sci.

3 credits: Physical Science, Biology, and Chemistry/ or Physics

SOCIAL STUDIES

3 credits: World Geography (1/2), World History (1), U.S. History (1), American Government (1/2)

3 credits: World Geography (1/2), World History (1), U.S. History (1), American Government (1/2)

COMMUNICATIONS

1 credit: Speech

1 credit: Speech

FOREIGN LANGUAGES

-

2 credits: French I & II

HEALTH/ P. E.

1 credit

1 credit

ARTS

1 credit: History & Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts

1 credit: History & Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts

COMPUTER SCIENCE

1 credit: Computer Literacy

1 credit: Computer Literacy

ELECTIVES

6 credits: (4 rigorous*)

3 credits: (1 rigorous*)

TOTAL:

24 credits for 2004 and beyond

24 credits for 2004 and beyond

Elective Offerings

SUBJECT AREA

CREDIT

COURSES

MATH

1

Pre-Algebra

1

Business Math (10-12 grades)

1

Calculus (11-12 grades)

ENGLISH

1

Speech (10-12 grades)

ARTS

1

History & Appreciation of Visual, Performing Arts

SOCIAL STUDIES

1/2

Economics (11-12 grades)

1/2

Current Events (11-12 grades)

SCIENCE

1

Chemistry(11-12 grades)

1

Physics(11-12 grades)

1

Wildlife & Natural Resources

1

Agricultural Science

TECHNOLOGY

1

Advanced Computer Processing (10-12)

CAREER DEVELOPMENT*

1

Job-Shadowing (11-12 grades) 175 hrs

1

Volunteer Community Service (9-12 grades) 175 hrs

1

Peer Mentoring (11-12 grades) 175 hrs of service

1

CO-OP (12th grade) 175 hrs of work

*Career Development courses are considered non-rigorous.

Career Development course credits may be earned in ¼ credit increments.

Seniors who have or who show evidence of being on schedule to meet minimum graduation requirements may leave school after fourth period. Seniors taking advantage of Early Admissions to LCC or other higher institutions may substitute a 4th math requirement at BGBS by taking a college level math course (English IV at BGBS may not be substituted off campus).

Graduation Academic Recognition:

1. Honors; CGPA 3.0 + ACT score of 22-23

2. High Honors; CGPA 3.2 + ACT 24-27

3. Distinction; CGPA 3.8 + ACT 28-36