Covenant Christian High School
Class of 2017
(and transfer student)
Orientation
Why should we talk about
academics?
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To help you experience success at Covenant
To help your parent(s) help you
How will we do that?
Provide information
 Educate you about the tools available
 Create a team effort between home and school
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A credit is…
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A unit of study
1 credit for each passing
grade
44 needed to graduate
with General Diploma
48 needed to graduate
with Core 40
52 needed to graduate
with Academic Honors
G.P.A. is…
G…grade
P…point
A…average
-Based on a 4.0 scale
-Used to determine class rank
-Used by colleges for admittance and for
scholarships
Required vs. Elective
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Required: a class that a student must to take in order to
meet the criteria for a particular diploma.
Elective: a class that a student may choose to take in
addition to required classes to help fulfill diploma
requirements.
Diplomas Offered at Covenant:
3 Diplomas
General
Core 40
Core 40 with
Academic Honors
General Diploma
Courses Required for General Diploma:
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English/Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Bible
World Languages
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Health and Wellness
Technology/Applied Arts
Total Required Credits:
Plus Elective Credits:
Total General Diploma Credits:
8 semesters
6 semesters
4 semesters
7 semesters
4 semesters
2 semesters
2 semesters
2 semesters
1 semester
1 semester
37
7
44
Core 40 Diploma
Courses Required for Core 40 Diploma:
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English/Language Arts
Math (2 Quantitative Reasoning)
Science
Social Studies
Bible
World Languages
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Health & Wellness
Technology/Applied Arts
Total Required Credits:
Plus Elective Credits:
Total Core 40 Diploma Credits:
8 semesters
6/8 semesters
6 semesters
7 semesters
4 semesters
4 semesters
2 semesters
2 semesters
1 semester
1 semester
43
5
48
Core 40 with Academic Honors
Courses Required for Core 40 with Academic Honors:
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English/Language Arts
Math
Science
Social Studies
Bible
World Languages
Fine Arts
Physical Education
Health & Wellness
Technology/Applied Arts
8 semesters
8 semesters
6 semesters
7 semesters
4 semesters
6 semesters
2 semesters
2 semesters
1 semester
1 semester
Total Required Credits:
Plus Elective Credits:
Total Core 40 w/ Academic Honors Credits:
45
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COVENANT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS (Class of 2016 and following)
Core 40 With
Academic Honors *
8 credits
2 credits: English 9
2 credits: English 10
1 credit : American Literature
1 credit : English Literature
2 credit: Other Core 40 LA
Core 40
8 credits
6 credits
2 credits: Algebra I or Geometry
2 credits: Geometry or Algebra II
2 credits: Algebra II or
PreCalculus
2 credits: PreCalculus or Calculus
or
1 credit: Finite Math and
1 credit: Probability and
Statistics
8 credits (or 6 Math plus 2
Quantitative Reasoning)
2 credits: Algebra I or Geometry
2 credits: Geometry or Algebra II
2 credits: Algebra II or
PreCalculus
2 credits: PreCalculus or Calculus
or
1 credit: Finite Math and
1 credit: Probability and
Statistics
6 credits
2 credits: Biology
2 credits: Chemistry
2 credits: other Core 40 Science
6 credits
2 credits: Biology
2 credits: Chemistry
2 credits: other Core 40 Science
4 credits
2 credits: Biology
2 credits: other Core 40
Science
Social
Science
7 credits
2 credits:
1 credit:
2 credits:
1 credit:
1 credit:
7 credits
2 credits:
1 credit:
2 credits:
1 credit:
1 credit:
7 credits
2 credits:
1 credit:
2 credits:
1 credit:
1 credit:
Religion
4 credits
1 credit: Church History
1 credit: World Religions & Cults
1 credit: Ethics
1 credit: Apologetics
4 credits
1 credit: Church History
1 credit: World Religions & Cults
1 credit: Ethics
1 credit: Apologetics
4 credits
1 credit: Church History
1 credit: World Religions &
Cults
1 credit: Ethics
1 credit: Apologetics
World
Languages
6 credits
2 credits: Spanish I
2 credits: Spanish II
2 credits: Spanish III
4 credits
2 credits: Spanish I
2 credits: Spanish II
2 credits
2 credits: Spanish I
Fine Arts
2 credits
2 credits: Some combination of
Art, Band, or other fine arts class
2 credits
2 credits: Some combination of
Art, Band, or other fine arts class
2 credits
2 credits: Some combination of
Art, Band, or other fine arts
class
2 credits
1 credit:
1 credit:
1 credit
1 credit:
1 credit
1 credit:
2 credits
1 credit:
1 credit:
1 credit
1 credit:
1 credit
1 credit:
2 credits
1 credit: PE 9
1 credit: PE 10
1 credit
1 credit: Health
1 credit
1 credit: Computer
Applications
English /
Language
Arts
Mathematics
Science
Physical
Education
Health &
Wellness
Technology /
Applied Arts
Required
Subtotal
Elective
Subtotal
Total Credits
World History
Geography
US History
Economics
Government
PE 9
PE 10
Health
Computer Applications
8 credits
2 credits:
2 credits:
1 credit
1 credit :
2 credits:
General
English 9
English 10
American Literature
English Literature
Other Core 40 LA
World History
Geography
US History
Economics
Government
PE 9
PE 10
Health
Computer Applications
8 credits
2 credits:
2 credits:
1 credits:
3 credit:
English 9
English 10
American Literature
other Core 40 LA
2 credits: Algebra I or
Geometry
2 credits: Geometry or Algebra
II
2 credits: Business
Mathematics
World History
Geography
US History
Economics
Government
45 credits
43 credits
37 credits
7 credits
5 credits
7 credits
52 credits
48 credits
44 credits
8 credits
Mathematics
2 credits:
2 credits:
2 credits:
2 credits:
1 credit:
1 credit:
8 credits (or 6 Math plus 2
Quantitative Reasoning)
Algebra I or Geometry
2 credits: Algebra I or
Geometry or Algebra II
Geometry
Algebra II or PreCalculus 2 credits: Geometry or
PreCalculus or Calculus or Algebra II
Finite Math and
2 credits: Algebra II or
Probability and Statistics PreCalculus
2 credits: PreCalculus or
Calculus or
1 credit: Finite Math and
1 credit: Probability and
Statistics
6 credits
World
Languages
4 credits
6 credits
2 credits: Algebra I or
Geometry
2 credits: Geometry or
Algebra II
2 credits: Business
Mathematics
2 credits
2 credits: Spanish I 2 credits: Spanish I 2 credits: Spanish I
2 credits: Spanish II 2 credits: Spanish II
2 credits: Spanish III
Honors Diploma
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Higher standards than Core 40
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2 additional math credits vs. quantitative reasoning option
2 additional language credits
Must have a 3.0 G.P.A.
No grade lower than a C
Must earn a 26 ACT /1750 SAT/earn 6 college credits
in dual credit courses from the priority course list
Special recognition for admission
More opportunities for financial aid/scholarships
What Should I Know for 9th Grade?
1) Diploma Types:
General, Core 40 and Academic Honors
2) GPA Matters!
3) Course Decisions:
- Fine Arts (need 2)
- Algebra I or Geometry
How Can Parents Help?
1) Hold your child responsible for his or her schoolwork
by checking Renweb.
2) Encourage healthy study habits.
3) Encourage participation in extra-curriculars.
4) Stay in touch with your student’s teachers and the
office.
5) Attend parent-teacher conferences.
Additional Information
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Webpage:
http://www.cchrhs.org (Students – Guidance)
(scholarships, test dates, meeting dates, etc.)
Students are encouraged to stop in the guidance office.
Check Knightline, daily announcements, front hall
bulletin board.
Career Information
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