Graduation Requirements
Graduation Requirements
(Classes 2015-beyond)
Students must earn a minimum of twenty-seven (27). Students may earn 1 credit in Algebra I at the Middle School level. 26 or more credits must be earned during the High School years.
1. English 4 credits
2. History 3 credits
(US History or AP US History, Government or AP Government and World History)
3. Bible 4 credits (transfer students must have 1 credit each year at NLCS)
4. Science 3 credits
5. Mathematics 4 credits: (1Algebra, 1 Geometry, 2 other courses)
6. OPTION 1:
a. Foreign Language – 2 credits in the same language (NOT English)
b. Electives – 4 credits
c. Technology Education – 1 credit
7. OPTION 2:
a. Advanced Technology – 2 credits
b. Electives – 4 credits
c. Technology Education – 1 credit
8. Physical Education 1 credit
9. Fine Arts (Art, Music, Drama) – 1 credit
10. Service Learning – 100 hours (prorated for time at NLCS)
Participate in school sponsored Mission Trip (Junior/Senior year)
NLCS grants and recognizes credit towards graduation in full units only. We offer no part-year courses and accept transfer credits in less than full units only for application to the 25-credit total requirement but not towards fulfillment of any specific course or distribution requirement.
The Administration will evaluate a transfer student's academic record and determine how to apply previous course work to NLCS' graduation requirements. The decision of the Administration in these matters is final.
Credit Required
Students must earn a minimum of twenty-five (25) credits beyond eighth grade.
No credit will be granted by NLCS for courses taken during the 8th grade year or earlier. Matriculation into the Freshman year is a requirement before credit will be granted.
- English 4 credits
- History 4 credits (US History I, US History II, American Government, and World History)
- Bible 4 credits (transfer students must have 1 credit each year at NLCS)
- Science 3 credits
- Mathematics 3 credits
- Physical Education 1 credit
- Fine Arts 1 credit (Art, Music, Drama)
- Practical Arts 1 credit (Computers, Business/Vocational courses)
Electives 4 credits
New Life grants and recognizes credit towards graduation in full units only. We offer no part-year courses and accept transfer credits in less than full units only for application to the 25-credit total requirement, but not towards fulfillment of any specific course or distribution requirement.
The Administration will evaluate a transfer student's academic record and determine how to apply previous course work to New Life's graduation requirements . The decisions of the Administration in these matters are final. There is also a mandatory Service Learning Program requirement.
