Information for Graduation Requirements in Louisiana

Gumpoint Christian School’s graduation requirements to obtain a High School Diploma

Math - 4 units - (Algebra 1, Algebra II , Geometry) (Counts; Physics as a Math)
History 4 units (Geography, World History, American History, Civics/Economics/Government)
Science-4 units (Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics)
language - 4 units (English 1, English II, English III, Business English/English IV)
Electives - 3 credits
Physical Education 1 1/2 credits
Health- 1/2 credit
Foreign language: 2 units

Total: 23 credits to graduate

Life Pac’s 900 is World Geography

The 4th history is a requirement for TOPS and LSU.

He can take Drivers Ed from anyone.

Do you require them to test for a diploma like public schools?
We do not require a test like the public schools for a diploma.



Louisiana Graduation Requirements with Carnegie Units:

Math - 3 units (Algebra 1, II and Geometry)
History - 3 units (American History, World history, American Government, World Geography, Western Civilization)
Science - 3 units (Biology I, II, Physical Science, Integrated Science, Chemistry, Earth Science or Physics)
Language- 4 units (English I, English II, Business English, American Literature)
Physical Education - 1 ½ units
Health - ½ units
Electives - 8 units
Totaling 23 Carnegie Units


After Visiting The Home School Legal Defense Team Website - I learned that as a Home Schooling Parent, we are legally able to award our students with our own Diploma or through a school such as Gumpoint, or even through HSLDA. This is all something to consider for your own student. Most colleges are mostly concerned with ACT Scores and Transcripts, more so than a diploma. The Diploma is only a certificate of Completion of High School Requirements, thus stated at the HSLDA website.

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