Graduation Information
Our school offers students an opportunity to earn special recognition and honor at graduation. In order to receive the cord that distinguishes this special honor, a student must meet the following requirements.
Requirements for the nex+Gen Distinguished Graduate Honor
- Cumulative GPA: 3.0
- Complete all course requirements over the course of four years in the Program of Studies, plus:
- Two Dual Credit Courses successfully completed
- Two Years Foreign Language
- Complete One Career Exploration Experience (Mentorship, Internship, or Academic Inquiry) in the Junior Year
- Complete with Proficiency a Senior Project that includes a business/community mentor
- Present a Senior Portfolio that successfully meets the proficient score of the assessment rubric
While graduation requirements remain the same for nex+Gen Academy as for all other APS high schools, most students follow the nex+Gen Academy Program of Studies which includes an additional lab science, two years of a foreign language, an additional dual credit course, and a senior project. We feel that this more rigorous course of study better prepares students for college and career.
| Course areas | APS Graduation Credits | nex+Gen Graduation Credits |
|---|---|---|
| English | 4 | 4 |
| Math |
4 |
4 |
| Lab science | 3 | 3 |
| Social studies |
3 |
3.5 |
| Health | 0.5 |
0.5 |
| Physical education | 1 |
1 |
|
Electives Students must take:
|
9 |
11 |
| Total | 25 | 27 |
|
nex+Gen Program of Study |
nex+Gen Corresponding Course Titles |
|---|---|
|
English |
|
|
Mathematics |
|
|
Lab Science |
|
| Social Studies |
|
|
Health |
Health |
|
Physical Education |
Integrative Biology |
|
Electives |
|
