Graduation Requirements

In order to qualify for graduation from EUACS, students must successfully:

  • Complete an in-depth culminating Senior Project
  • Demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, and mathematics on state or local assessments.
  • Demonstrate heightened personal qualities and depth of work
  • Play a leadership role in the school
  • Meet consistently with senior project Mentor
  • Contact a resource related to the senior project at least every other week and keep track of these contacts
  • Read a book each month (nine total, including one autobiography) and update reading inventory
  • Write a 75- to 100-page autobiography
  • Prepare for and take the SAT
  • Complete a college portfolio
  • Visit and interview with at least three colleges
  • Research and apply to colleges
  • Apply for scholarships and financial aid
  • Create a college attendance plan
  • Present work and reflection at graduation Exhibition
  • Obtain at least 3 college credits

 

SubjectAcademy Graduation RequirementsPA Graduation Requirements
25 Credits 23.5 Credits
Reading and Language Arts 4 Credits 4 Credits
Mathematics 3 Credits 3 Credits
Science 3 Credits 3 Credits
Art and Humanities 2 Credits 2 Credits
Social Studies 3 Credits 3 Credits
World Languages 2 Credits 2 Credits
Health and P.E. 2 Credits 1.5 Credits
Electives 5 Credits* 5 Credits*
College Course (3hrs.) 1 Credit -
* One of the required electives must be one of the following: mathematics, science, international baccalaureate, or advanced placement course.

 

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