Graduation Requirements
Santiam Christian High School Graduation Requirements
| SUBJECT | CREDITS REQUIRED |
| Bible | 4 |
| English | 4 |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Science | 3 |
| Social Studies | 3 |
| Career Education | .5 |
| Health | 1 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Technology/Fine Arts / Second Language | 3 |
| Electives | 1.5 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 24 |
.5 credit = 1 semester class,
1 credit = 2 semesters or full year class
For graduation purposes, all required classes must be completed with a passing grade (60% or higher.)
All credits earned to meet 4 year college entrance requirements must be at a “C” level or higher.
Minimum requirements for high school graduation may not be sufficient to meet certain college and/or NCAA athletic eligibility requirements.
SC Specific Classes Required for Graduation
Bible: 4 Credits
Old Testament Survey (1 semester/.5 credit)
New Testament Survey (1 semester/.5 credit)
Sophomore Bible (2 semesters/1 credit)
Ethics (1 semester/.5 credit)
+3 Bible Electives (3 sem. classes required/.5 credit each)
English: 4 Credits
Introduction to Literature (2 semesters/1 credit)
World Literature (2 semesters/1 credit)
American Literature (2 semesters/1 credit)
English Lit. (1 sem./.5 credit)/ English Comp. (1 sem./.5 credit) or AP English Lang. & Comp. (2 semesters/1 credit)
Math: 3 Credits
Math (6 semesters/3 credits)
** Must be earned at Algebra 1 level and above
Algebra II required for College Prep
Science: 3 Credits (to include 2 credits of lab science)
Physical Science (2 semesters/1 credit)
Biology (2 semesters/1 credit)
1 additional year of science (2 semesters/1 credit)
Social Studies: 3 Credits
Global Studies (2 semesters/1 credit)
US History (2 semesters/1 credit) or AP US History (2 semesters/1 credit)
Government (1 semester/.5 credit) or AP Government (1 semester/.5 credit)
Economics (1 semester/.5 credit)
Technology/Fine Arts/Second Language: 3 Credits
Computer/Technology (2 semesters/1 credit REQUIRED)
Fine Arts (2 semesters/1 credit)
Foreign Language (4 semesters required for College Prep/2 credits)
Career Education: .5 credit
Career Readiness Portfolio
Health: 1 Credit
Physical Education: 1 Credit
PE classes or sports participation (.5 credit/season)
