CJI SCHOOL COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

 

Graduation Requirements

Content

Minimum Total Required

English

Science

Math

Social Studies

Physical Education/Health

Fine Arts

Vocational/Practical

Other Electives

CJI High School

24

  4

2

3

4

2

2

2

5

State of Montana

20

  4

2

2

2

1

1

1

7

Montana University System

  4

2 (both must be lab) one year of at least earth science, biology, chemistry or physics

16 on ACT; or 3 years consecutive + one more; or 3+ on an Advanced Placement Test

3 (including world/global studies, American History and government, economics, Indian History, psychology, sociology or other 3rd year course)

**See Below

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**Montana University System requires 2 years chosen from foreign language, computer science, visual/performing arts, or vocational education or any combination.

Schedules

Students will register for seven credits a year.

 

Recommended Schedules:

FRESHMEN

1……………Credit English

1……………Credit Science

1……………Credit Math (Algebra 1)

1……………Credit Social Studies (Geography)

1…………..Credit Physical Education/Health

2…………….Credits Electives

 

SOPHOMORES

1……………Credit English

1…………..Credit Science (Biology)

1……………Credit Math (Geometry)

1……………Credit Social Studies (World History)

1…………...Credit Physical Education

2.. …………Credits Electives

 

JUNIORS

1……………Credit English

1……………Credit Social Studies (U.S. History)

1……………Credit Math (Algebra 2)

4……………Credits Electives

 

SENIORS

1……………Credit English

1…………..Credit Social Studies (Principles of Democracy)

5……………Credits Electives

 

*Failure of required courses: Students who fail a required course must repeat the semester(s) failed.

*Repeated Classes: If a student elects to repeat a course they have passed, both grades will be recorded on the transcript. The second grade will be used for GPA.

*Only Junior and Senior students who are not deficient in required courses are eligible to become aides.

* Montana Digital Academy: All online courses taken by the students will be approved by the administration in advance of enrollment.

*Title 1 or Advanced classes will be assigned to students according to standardized test scores, STAR 360 scores, and teacher recommendations.   

*Some classes may be offered every other year. This will be determined based on the number of student requests.