Lakeside Christian School requires a minimum of 26 credits for graduation from high school, which includes one credit in Bible for each year a students attends this school in grades 9 through 12.
Although students and parents will be counseled, the student is to assume responsibility for knowing and meeting the requirements for graduation.
Lakeside Christian School offers two graduation programs. The College Preparatory program is designed for students with high academic potential who plan to attend college. The General Preparatory program will meet the needs of students who are uncertain about attending college and will likely attend a junior college or technical school.
The credits needed for graduation are listed below.
| Class
|
Credits
|
| Bible
|
1 credit for each year at LCS
|
| English
|
4
|
| Science
|
4
|
| Social Studies
|
3
|
| Mathematics
|
4
|
| Foreign Language
|
2
|
| Fine Arts Elective
|
1
|
| Physical Education
|
1
|
| Computer
|
1
|
| General Elective
|
0-4
|
| TOTAL
|
24-28
|
Requirements for Homeschool Students
For a homeschool student to receive a diploma from Lakeside Christian School, the following requirements must be met:
- Earn 13 credits from Lakeside Christian School
- Students entering Lakeside after 9th grade, must earn a minimum of 3 credits per year.
- Students must take at least 2 core subjects each year.
- Submit transcripts for credits earned from schools other than Lakeside at the end of each semester.
- Transcripts must be from accredited schools or state/district approved homeschools.
- Earn the state required minimum of 24 credits for graduation.
