Standard Graduation Requirements
The table below represents the graduation plan and requirements for each student at Growing in Grace. This is comparable to the requirements for college entrance and graduation in the state of Mississippi.
Growing in Grace recommends these courses as a minimum curriculum for the high school student, but recognizes parents as the ultimate authority on their student’s educational plan.
| Credits | Subjects |
| 4 | High School English (9th – 12th) |
| 4 | High School History (MS History, US History, World History, World Geography (HS), Econ/Government) |
| 4 | High School Science (4 of these: Biology, A&P, Chemistry, Physics, HS General Science, Botany) |
| 4 | High School Math (Algebra 1 & 2 – includes geometry, + 1 other HS math: Algebra III, Consumer Math, Personal Finance) |
| 2 | 2 Foreign Language years of same language – ASL is considered a foreign language |
| .5 | Technology – At least 1 semester of a technology course |
| 1 | Minimum of 1 year of creative or performing arts (if your child has had any kind of music lessons for at least a year, this qualifies) |
| .5 | Physical Education (If your child has had any kind of sports activity on a consistent basis for at least one season in their high school years, this qualifies) |
| .5 | Health – at least one semester of a health class |
| 4 | High School Bible – Bible is a required elective each year at GIG and is used to complete the recommended credits for graduation by the state of Mississippi |
| 24.5 | TOTAL CREDITS |
Early Graduation – Going to college
All of the above standard credits are required to graduate early plus the student must take the ACT and receive a minimum of 19 on the English and Math sections. Otherwise we will not provide a notarized transcript.
Completing all of the above credits with us or submitting a previous transcript of courses not taken with us to complete the above will result in eligibility to participate in graduation from an academic standpoint.
Early Graduation – Not going to college
| Credits | Subjects |
| 4 | High School English (9th – 12th) |
| 4 | High School History (MS History, US History, World History, World Geography (HS), Econ/Government) |
| 3 | 3 High School Science (3 of these: Biology, A&P, Chemistry, Physics, HS General Science, Botany) |
| 3 | High School Math (Algebra 1 & 2 – includes geometry, or Algebra 1 and 2 other HS maths) |
| .5 | Technology – At least 1 semester of a technology course |
| 1 | Minimum of 1 year of creative or performing arts (if your child has had any kind of music lessons for at least a year, this qualifies) |
| .5 | Physical Education (If your child has had any kind of sports activity on a consistent basis for at least one season in their high school years, this qualifies) |
| .5 | Health – at least one semester of a health class |
| 3 | High School Bible – Bible is a required elective each year at GIG and is used to complete the recommended credits for graduation by the state of Mississippi |
| 19.5 | TOTAL CREDITS |
We encourage all students whether going to college or not to stay the course and complete four years of high school. Our philosophy is that you will have your entire life to be an adult. There are always extenuating circumstances and each case will be evaluated individually. The above are our standard guidelines for informational purposes.
The state of Mississippi holds the parent responsible for the child’s education until they are 18 years old. Ultimately it is the parent’s decision to graduate their student early. Ensure your decision is in the best interest of your student.
Graduation Ceremony Requirements
To participate in the Growing in Grace graduation ceremony, students must first complete their academic requirements as listed above.
- Students must pass each credit hour with a minimum of 70% to receive the credit.
- Each student’s financial obligation must be fulfilled. Students are ineligible to walk in the ceremony or receive their notarized transcript if any financial obligation remains.
- Seniors will automatically have the graduation fees added to their yearly tuition. Students graduating early will have those fees added when the decision is finalized.