Graduation requirements

In order to graduate from CAJ, students are required to complete the following courses:

For students graduating in 2022 and 2023

• 4 credits Bible (one credit for each year enrolled at CAJ)
• 8 credits English
• 2 credits Fine arts
• 4 credits Foreign language
• 4 credits Mathematics
• 4 credits PE/health
• 4 credits Science
• 8 credits Social Studies (World History, Comparative Government and Politics, US History, Japanese Culture, Senior Capstone (including the Senior Comprehensives process))
• Elective credits to add to a total of 50 credits
  

For students graduating in 2024 and beyond

• 4 credits Bible (one credit for each year enrolled at CAJ)
• 8 credits English
• 2 credits Creative arts
• 4 credits Foreign language
• 4 credits Mathematics
• 4 credits PE/health
• 4 credits Science
• 8 credits Social Studies (World History, Comparative Government and Politics, US History, Japanese Culture, Senior Capstone (including the Senior Comprehensives process))
• Elective credits to add to a total of 50 credits
  

NOTE: Universities and colleges may require coursework beyond these minimums -- please consult with the guidance counsellors or contact the colleges directly.

Courses Eligible for Each Category

English: English 9, English 10, English 11, English 12.

Social Studies: World History, Comparative Government and Politics, US History 11, Japanese Culture, Senior Capstone, Psychology, AP Economics.

Mathematics: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC.

Science: Biology, AP Biology, Chemistry, AP Chemistry, Physics, AP Physics 1, AP Physics 2, Environmental Science, Robotics.

World Languages: Japanese: Foundations, Intermediate, Advanced, Comprehensive; Japanese Composition, Japanese Literature and Society, Japanese Literature: 20th Century Authors, Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III and IV, Effective Reading and Writing.

Fine Arts: Art Design, Ceramics, Drawing and Painting, AP Art & Design, Symphonic Band, Jazz Ensemble, Concert Choir, Chamber Singers, Handbell Ensemble, String Orchestra, Digital Music Design.

Creative Arts (for 2024 and beyond): Any of the Fine Arts or one of the following courses. Yearbook (Matsu), Culinary and Textile Arts, Design and Technology

PE/Health: PE/Health, Strength and Conditioning

Bible: Bible 9, Bible 10/11 Electives (two), Bible 12.

Electives: any course that is not required, from any department.

Special circumstances

1. Students who are gone from CAJ for a semester or two and are planning to return are to contact the registrar regarding the schedule they plan to take and are responsible to take classes which meet graduation requirements. If, due to schedule conflicts at the new school, a student is unable to take all expected requirements for CAJ, the registrar will explain the matter to the principal, who will make a recommendation to the head of school for a final decision.
2. Exceptions to CAJ’s graduation requirements may be granted by the head of school.

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