Student Guidance

Helpful Info For Students

At Calvary Christian Schools, we believe in nurturing the whole student – mind, body, and spirit. Our comprehensive resources are curated to help you excel academically, grow spiritually, and develop personally.

Whether you’re seeking academic assistance, looking for extracurricular opportunities, or in need of support services, you’ll find everything you need right here.

How do I order my transcript?

Please call the school office or email Chris at [email protected] to order your transcript from CCS.

High School graduation requirements

Calvary Christian High School requires a minimum of 29 credits to graduate. We not only meet the State of Michigan requirements for graduation but exceed them. Students may choose to attend the Muskegon Area Technical Center during their Junior and/or Senior year (s). Students are encouraged to determine their elective goals during their sophomore year and let the Guidance Department know so appropriate measures can be taken to secure a spot in the Technical Center Program.

8th Grade:
1 credit — Math
1 credit — Social Studies

9th Grade (at least 8 full credits):
1 credit — Bible
1 credit — English
1 credit — Social Studies
1 credit — Science
1 credit — Foreign Language
1 credit — Math
.6 credit — Physical Education (includes Health)
.4 credit — Visual Arts
Electives:
1 credit — Leadership
1 credit — Music Arts (choose at least one)
1 credit — Mastery Skills
1 credit — Teacher Assistant

10th Grade (at least 8 full credits):
1 credit — Bible
1 credit — English
1 credit — Social Studies
1 credit — Science
1 credit — Foreign Language
1 credit — Math
.6 credit —Physical Education (includes Health)
.4 credit — Visual Arts
Electives:
1 credit — Leadership
1 credit — Music Arts (choose at least one)
1 credit — Mastery Skills
1 credit — Teacher Assistant

11th Grade (at least 7 full credits):
1 credit — Bible
1 credit — English
1 credit — Social Studies
1 credit — Science
1 credit — Foreign Language
1 credit — Math
Electives:
1 credit —AP Science (classes offered alternately)
1 credit — Fine Arts (choose at least one)
1 credit — Foreign Language (choose at least 1)
1 credit — Leadership
1 credit — Mastery Skills
1 credit — Teacher Assistant
1 credit — Tech Center
1 credit — Weightlifting
1 credit — Yearbook

12th Grade (at least 6 full credits):
1 credit — Bible
1 credit — Michigan Virtual High School
1 credit — English
1 credit — Science
1 credit — Math
Electives:
1 credit —AP Science (classes offered alternately)
1 credit — Fine Arts (choose at least one)
1 credit — Foreign Language (choose at least 1)
1 credit — Leadership
1 credit — Mastery Skills
1 credit — Teacher Assistant
1 credit — Tech Center
1 credit — Weightlifting
1 credit — Yearbook

Community Service is one of the strategic values we have included in our high school graduation requirements for more than a decade. This experience reflects our Christian faith and enhances future job and college applications. (See ESO 3.10 and 3.40)

Students can meet this requirement through a church or school related ministry as well as through approved non-profit organizations. High School Volunteer Hour Slips are available in the school office. Voucher forms should be validated by signatures of a parent and an agency representative.

Students are to perform a minimum of 10 church/community hours and 10 school-related hours hours per year. Service hours begin as early as the summer before 9th grade and must be completed prior to graduation. If service hours are performed over the summer, a student may record up to 40 hours (20 for the preceding year and 20 for the upcoming year.) Otherwise, no more than 20 of the 80 required hours shall be credited in a given school year.

School Organized Service Opportunities: The school will occasionally coordinate group service opportunities. If such events occur during regular school hours, the hours of service count for each student participant, and participation will be required of all students even if individuals have already met their own minimal requirements.

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