HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMAS
Life is build on a cause and effect principle of labor and reward, sowing and reaping.  Every effort yields its own reward which in turn qualifies the achiever for broader opportunities.  This principle is found in the Bible and seen in everyday life.  The Christian Institute of Arts & Sciences is happy to be able to offer accredited diplomas as  tangible evidence of completion of high school training.  We offer four diploma programs: the College Preparatory Diploma, the Academic Diploma, the Adjusted Diploma, and the Vocational Diploma.


CREDITS
Credits constitute completion of courses of study, whether it be a high school academic textbook, a correspondence course,extracurricularular activity, or a dual enrollment course.
One credit: 150 hours/two semesters
Half-Credit: 75 hours/one semester
Quarter credit: 35 hours/half semester
A School Year: 180 days, two semesters, four quarters
A School Day: at least 5 hours a day


TRANSFER OF CREDITS
When transferring credits from another school, only grades of C or above will be accepted for credit.  These courses should be retaken.  Exceptions for lower credit grades will only be by the discretion of  CIAS administration.


GRADE POINT AVERAGE
The grade point average required for graduation from CIAS is a minimum of 2.0.  This applies to all diploma programs.


HONOR COURSES/CREDITS
Credit for honors courses will be given for A Beka curriculum, if they are administered as intended/prescribed.  This means that all tests and quizzes are NOT open-book exams.  In the two-textbook literature courses, completion of both books is required for honor class credit.