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GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Credit Requirements

A minimum of 240 semester credits is required for graduation from ICA. Students are required to enroll in seven (7) classes each semester. A semester period is defined as a span of time of not fewer than 17 weeks. Upon the successful completion of each semester course, a student will earn five credits per class.

Students and parents should refer to the ICA Course Catalog, which includes information about all courses offered by the school as well as the subject requirements and GPA requirements for universities and colleges. Students and parents may also make an appointment with the Guidance Director to discuss academic planning.

Christian Service Requirement
Each student must complete 100 hours of Christian Service by the end of the first semester of her senior year. It is expected that students complete no fewer than 25 hours for each year of enrollment at ICA.

A senior who has not fulfilled her Christian Service requirement will not receive graduation announcements, tickets or cap and gown. Her diploma will be held until required hours are completed.

Recommended Classes
Each student is required to take seven (7) classes each semester. The following list indicates the recommended courses for each grade level.

Grade 9
Religion
English
Math
Integrated Science
World Language
Health Education/PE
Ancient History 		Grade 11
Religion
English
United States History
Math
World Language
Science
College Prep Elective
Grade 10
Religion
English
Modern World History
World Language
Math
Biology or Honors Biology
Visual Performing Arts Course 		Grade 12
Religion
English
United States Government/Economics
Math
Science
College Prep Elective
Elective