All students shall successfully complete the following requirements to be eligible for graduation from Jonesboro Public Schools:
REQUIRED SUBJECTS-16 UNITS
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4 units
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Mathematics
(One unit of Algebra I, one unit of Geometry and one unit of Algebra 2 are required).
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4 units
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Science
(Two units of a Physical Science and one unit of Biology are required).
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3 units
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Social Studies
Required units:
1/2 unit of Civics or Government and 1/2 unit of Economics
One unit of World History
One unit of American History
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3 units
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Physical Education
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1/2 unit
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Health & Safety
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1/2 unit
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Fine Arts
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1/2 unit
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Required Subjects
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16 units
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Elective Subjects
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7 units
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NOTE: In order to ensure that every child has access to a rigorous curriculum effective with the graduating class of 2010, the Smart Core curriculum and Core curriculum will be a standard component of the required course of study to graduate from Arkansas schools. All students will participate in the Smart Core curriculum unless the parent or guardian waives a student's right to participate. In the case of a waiver, the student will be required to participate in Core.
Every student must have a signed consent or waiver form on file at the school.
Smart Core Consent - English
Smart Core Consent - Spanish
Smart Core Waiver - English
Smart Core Waiver - Spanish