Graduation Requirements
Bahamas High School Diploma Requirements
Students must:
- Attain a minimum of 4 BJC’s with a D grade or higher. Students must have Math, Language, a Science and a Social Science or CTE (Career & Technical Education) subject.
- Complete a minimum of 27 credit hours from grades 10-12.
- Achieve a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 from grades 10-12.
- Have 90% attendance and punctuality rating from grades 10-12.
- Complete 30 hours of community service
- Complete 20 hours of job readiness
Parents must:
- Attend three parent/teacher conferences (between grades 10-12)
Requirements to Participate in Graduation Ceremony
In addition to the above criteria:
- Students should attend all graduation practices and participate in graduation activities.
- Sit all registered examinations including BGCSE, PSAT, SAT and ACT.
- Students should not have more than 5 unexcused absences during the senior year (excused absences should be accompanied by a medical from a reputable doctor/institution)
- Students should not have exhibited serious behavioral problems or engage in immoral actions during the senior year.
- School fees must be paid in full along with any associated graduation costs.
In the preschool, primary school and high school, a Valedictorian and a Salutatorian are awarded.
Valedictorian
- Our student with the highest cumulative GPA
(grades 4-6 primary school/10–12 high school)
Salutatorian
- Our student with the second highest cumulative
GPA (grades 4-6 primary school/10–12 high school)
