High School Curriculum
Click on a subject for a course description.
Subject |
JCHS General
Graduation Requirements |
JCHS Graduation
with Honors Requirements |
State of Arizona
Universities Entrance Requirements |
4 Credits |
4 Credits |
N/A |
|
4 Credits |
4 Credits |
4 Credits |
|
3 Credits |
4 Credits |
4 Credits (Algebra I & II, Geometry, Advanced Math beyond Algebra II) |
|
2 Credits |
3 Credits |
3 Credits (Life Science, Physical Science & one additional lab science) |
|
3 Credits |
3 Credits |
2 Credits (American History and one additional credit) |
|
2 Credits |
3 Credits |
2 Credits (of the same language; a third is recommended) |
|
2.5 Credits |
3 Credits |
1 Credit (Art, Dance, Music, Drama) |
|
1.5 Credits (Must complete .5 credit of Health) |
1.5 Credits (Must complete .5 credit of Health) |
N/A |
|
Computer Science |
1 Credit |
1 Credit |
N/A |
Communication |
1 Credit |
1 Credit |
N/A |
Electives |
4 Credits |
2.5 Credits |
N/A |
Total Credits |
28 |
30 |
|
Ministry/Community Outreach
Projects |
20 hours per year of
attendance |
20 hours per year of
attendance |
*One year of Theology is required for each year of attendance at Joy Christian High School.
NOTE: Joy Christian High School’s General Graduation Requirements exceed the State of Arizona’s minimum graduation requirements. The Honors Requirements exceed the minimum requirements for admission to State of Arizona universities.



