CJA Curriculum
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Four Year Educational Plan and Graduation Requirements
for Criminal Justice Academy Students
Program Graduation Requirements
- 4 Credits of English
- 4 Credits of Math (1 must be Algebra 1, 1 must be Geometry)
- 3 Credits of Science (1 must be Biology)
- 3 Credits of Social Studies (World History Honors/AP, US History Honors/AP, Econ/Govt Honors, AP, or Dual Enrollment)
- 1 Fine Arts Credit
- 1 HOPE Credit (or sports participant for 2 seasons, or Coast Guard JROTC for two years. See Mrs. Gilbert for the form)
- 1 Online Course (passing Microsoft Office Bundle gives online course credit)
- 8 Electives
- Unweighted 2.0 GPA
- Passing Score on Grade 10 English FAST test and Passing Score on Algebra 1 EOC or SAT/ACT Concordant Score
- 4 Credits in Criminal Justice Operations (CJO 1-3, Public Service Officer)
- 100 Bright Futures Hours Community Service (completed by December of senior year)
- 5th Credit in Criminal Justice (Comprehensive Law, African-American History, AP Seminar, AP Microeconomics, International Relations*, The College Experience*, Intro to Forensics*, Intro to Crime Scene Investigation*) *signifies Dual Enrollment Course. SPC ID and specific GPA Required
- Accelerated Performance Credit (Industry Certification, Dual Enrollment credit, or passing and AP or Cambridge exam)