Graduation Requirements
Students must earn 24 credits in grades 9 – 12 to receive a Two Roads/Jefferson County Public Schools diploma. The Colorado Department of Higher Education has adopted the Higher Education Admission Requirements (HEAR) for entry to Colorado’s public four-year colleges and universities. Please see the column below and consult DOHE’s website for further details.
Two Roads Graduation vs. Higher Education Admissions Requirements (HEAR)
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Two Roads Requirements** |
“HEAR” (4-yr. CO public colleges) Requirements |
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REQUIRED COURSES |
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English |
4 credits |
4 credits |
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Math (Algebra 1 or higher) |
4 credits |
4 credits |
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Science (must include Biology) |
3 credits |
3 credits (2 lab-based) |
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Social Studies |
3.5 credits |
3 credits |
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World Language |
2 credits (same language) |
1 credit |
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ELECTIVES |
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P.E./Health |
1 credit |
0 credits |
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Academic Elective |
1 credit |
0 credit ** |
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Music Appreciation |
1 credit |
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Technology |
1 credit |
0 credit ** |
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Fine Art |
1 credit |
0 credit ** |
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Advisement/ College/Career Seminars/Life Skills |
1 credit |
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Other |
1.5 credits |
2 credits “academic” electives |
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TOTAL |
24 credits |
24 credit |
Two Roads Graduation Requirements
Who This Applies To
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Class of 2021 and beyond.
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Students who entered earlier follow the requirements in effect at that time.
Academic Electives
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Two years of electives may include English, math, science, social studies, world language, art, music, journalism, drama, computer science, honors, AP, and IB courses.
Transferring 8th-Grade or Homeschool Credits
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Certain 8th-grade math courses may transfer with Principal approval.
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Maximum of 2 transferred credits count toward the 24 required for graduation.
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Homeschooled or correspondence credits must be submitted for review using the Request for Credit Transfer/Approval Form.
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Credits are evaluated via tests, transcripts, curricula, or other documentation to ensure competency.
Transition to Two Roads Diploma
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Students must fully enroll at Two Roads by spring of sophomore year to earn a Two Roads diploma.
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Full-time attendance and supervision required.
Communication
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Parents are notified if any nonpublic/home-based credits do not meet graduation requirements.
This streamlined process ensures all students meet Two Roads standards while honoring prior learning.