Graduation Requirements

PROVIDENCE SCHOLASTIC DIPLOMA

Math 4 Credits

Science 3 Credits

English 4 Credits

Social Studies 4 Credits

*Foreign Language 2 Credits

Logic 1 Credit

Rhetoric/Oral Comm. 1 Credit

Physical Education ½ Credit

Health/Safety ½ Credit

**General Electives 4 Credits

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Total Required 24 Credits

Foreign Language taken in both grades seven (7) and eight (8) count for one (1 total) Credit
General Electives must include ½ Credit of Fine Arts
Algebra 1 taken during the PCCA 8th grade may count toward the Scholastic Diploma requirements
A two-year Algebra equivalent or a two-year Geometry equivalent may be counted as two Math Credits
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 required for graduation

*PROVIDENCE HONORS DIPLOMA

Math 4 Credits

Science 4 Credits

English 4 Credits

Social Studies 4 Credits

**Latin Language 3 Credits

Logic 1 Credit

Rhetoric/Oral Comm. 1 Credit

Physical Education ½ Credit

Health/Safety ½ Credit

***General Electives 3 Credits

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Total Required 25 Credits

At least two Honors (Advanced Placement or Concurrent College) level courses must be taken for a graduate to receive an Honors Diploma (Starting with the Graduation Class of 2013)
Latin taken in both grades seven (7) and eight (8) count for one (1 total) Foreign Language Credit
General Electives must include ½ Credit of Fine Arts
Four Math courses must be taken from ninth through twelfth grades
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 required to receive the Providence Honors Diploma

Honor Graduate Distinctions:

Cum Laude 3.5 GPA

Magna Cum Laude 3.7 GPA

Summa Cum Laude 3.9 GPA

In order for a PCCA student to be eligible for the Valedictorian or Salutatorian distinction, he or she must graduate with a PROVIDENCE HONORS DIPLOMA.

High school students who have taken home-school or college credit) classes will receive credit toward graduation, but these courses will not count toward the Grade Point Average (GPA) or class ranking system.

A passing grade in a formal driver’s education class will be awarded ½ Credit toward the General Elective requirement. PCCA will also award ½ Credit toward the General Elective requirement for earning a passing grade in the class Perspectives on the World Christian Movement, a course offered for college credit by Trinity International University and other institutions.

Senior Thesis

The senior thesis represents the finishing touch to a Providence student's education for each senior. It is the ability, as Quintilian referred to Rhetoric- "the good man speaking well".

This oratory speech is a 10-15 minute presentation. At the conclusion of the student's thesis, a panel consisting of Providence faculty will enter into a question and answer discussion with the student.

As part of the Rhetoric phase of education at Providence, the student will be responsible for defending and supporting their senior thesis. It is a required part of the Providence Academy education, and occurs in the spring. Each thesis should provide the panel the ability to view the student's critical thinking skills, in-depth research, excellence in presentation style, and an ability to communicate effectively. The topics must be approved by the Providence advisory committee.
The event is open only to the Providence families and students.

Volunteer Hours

Starting with the class of 2013, 100 Hours of community service are required for High School students to graduate with full honors.