Graduation Requirements
The graduation requirement at Hickory Grove Baptist Christian School requires no fewer than 26 units of credit earned in grades 9 through 12. To be promoted from one grade level to the next, students must satisfy the following number of credits to earn SOPHOMORE, JUNIOR, or SENIOR status:
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| Subjects | Units (26) | Course Descriptions |
| Bible | 4 | 9th - 12th Bible |
| English | 4 | English 9, English 9 Honors English 10, English 10 Honors English 11, English 11 Honors, English 11 AP English 12, English 12 Honors, English 12 AP |
| Math | 4 | Algebra I, Geometry, Geometry Honors, Algebra II, Algebra II Honors, Advanced Functions & Modeling, Discrete Math, Pre-Calculus Honors, AP Calculus, AP Statistics |
| Social Studies | 3* | World History, World History Honors, U. S. History, U. S. History Honors,U. S. History AP (Elective), Government/Economics, Government/Econ. Honors, Government AP (Elective) |
| Science | 3* | Physical Science, Physical Science Honors Biology, Biology Honors, Biology AP (Elective), Chemistry, Chemistry Honors, Chemistry AP (Elective), Physics Honors (Elective) |
| Foreign Language | 2 | (Recommendation of 3 or 4 units for certain colleges), Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish II Honors, Spanish III (Reg), Spanish III Honors (Elective), Spanish IV Honors (Elective) |
| Health/PE | 1 | Recommended in 9th grade (Health 1st sem. And PE 2nd sem.) |
| Computer | 1 | **Computer Applications (For Classes of 2010, 2011, 2012) |
| Electives | 5 | Accounting, Anatomy/Physiology, Art (I, II, III, and IV), Band, Choir, Creative Fibers (Sewing), Creative Writing, Current Events, Dance I, Dance Company, Drama, Fiber Arts & Crafts, Film and History, Graphic Design, Illustration & Communication Art/Adv. Journalism, Study Skills, Jazz Band, Intro. To Speech & Debate, Survey of Laboratory Science, Web Design, Weight Training/Conditioning, Yearbook |
* A 4th unit of elective credit is recommended for colleges/universities that have rigorous standards for admission.
** The Computer Applications requirement is waived by passing the 8th grade NC Computer Competency Tests. A 5th elective credit is required in lieu of the course.
Resources
HGBCS Class Offerings
HGBCS Promotion Standards
HGBCS Graduation Requirements
HGBCS College/University Acceptances
HGBCS High School Planning Guide (PDF Download)
College Planning Guide for Seniors (PDF Download)
Financial Aid/Scholarship Web Site
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