Colorado Connections Academy

Graduation Requirements

At Colorado Connections Academy, we offer the support students need to meet Colorado graduation requirements.

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Earn Your High School Diploma in Colorado

Preparing Online School Students for Graduation in Colorado

Colorado Connections Academy works closely with families to ensure that students understand graduation requirements in Colorado and have the support they need to fulfill those requirements. Our comprehensive high school curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the classroom—long after graduation.

Students who attend online school and meet Colorado graduation requirements receive the same diploma as their peers who attend brick-and-mortar public schools in the state.

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How Many Credits Do You Need to Graduate High School in Colorado?

Students must successfully earn a minimum of 22 credits to graduate and complete the Senior Capstone project, a year long, non credit course, required for graduation. The Senior Capstone project Includes a minimum of 40 hours of community service, research paper and final presentation. Please contact your school counselor for all of the details. For the class of 2021 and beyond, students must earn 3 math credits and a minimum of 22 credits overall in order to graduate. Be sure to check your school handbook for updates.The course credits required to graduate are included below.

Colorado Connections Academy High School Credit Requirements

  • English: 4 credits
  • Math: 3 credits (At least through Algebra 2)
  • Science: 4 credits (including 2 laboratory sciences)
  • Social Sciences: 3 credits s (0.5 Government/Civics, 1.0 of either US or World History, 0.5 Financial Literacy) 
  • Physical Education/Health: 1 credit (0.5 of each)
  • Foreign Language (if pursuing college 2.0 is recommended): 1 credit
  • Connections 101 and College Prep with SAT (0.5 of each): 1 credit
  • Additional/Required Electives: 5 credits (0.5 technology, 0.5 art, 0.5 Personal Finance, and/or other acceptable courses which come from any of the academic areas listed) 
  • Complete Connections Senior Capstone with a score of 100% 

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