Graduation Requirements
Students planning to graduate from Cañon City High School must meet the minimum credit requirements as set by the Cañon City School District.
All students must accomplish a Capstone to graduate unless a student moves into the district after the final day of the student's junior year.
| Subject area |
credit requirements |
|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 5 units of credit |
| Mathematics | 4 units of credit |
| Science | 2 units of credit |
| Social Studies |
3.5 units of credit |
| Health/Physical Education | 1.5 units of credit |
| Humanities | 2 units of credit |
| Career & Technical Education | 2 units of credit |
| Capstone | 0.5 units of credit |
| Internship or Work-Study | 1 unit of credit |
| Computer Education | 0.5 unit of credit |
| Elective | 10 units of credit |
Total |
32 |
NOTE: Students attending a Colorado four-year college/university are required to have three years of natural science--two must be lab courses.
Graduating with Honors Requirements
Class of 2024 and Beyond
All candidates for honors distinction must meet these requirements:
| Requirement | honors | honors with distinction | honors for excellence in cte | honors for excellence in the fine arts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of total credits Completed | 36 | 38 | 36 | 36 |
| Weighted GPA | 3.75 | 4.0 | Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and GPA >3.75 in area of concentration | Cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher and GPA >3.75 in area of concentration |
| AP/Honors credits completed or specific program requirements | 7 | 10 | Meet specific program requirements | Meet specific program requirements |
| Behavior | Must not have been suspended under a Level 3 or 4 discipline violation (see the CCHS Student Handbook), expelled from school, or violated the school's academic integrity standards. | |||
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