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At Cypress Connections Academy, we offer the support students need to meet Louisiana graduation requirements.
Earn Your High School Diploma in Louisiana
Preparing Online School Students for Graduation in Louisiana
Cypress Connections Academy works closely with families to ensure that students understand graduation requirements in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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 Louisiana?
Students can pursue the TOPS University Diploma, which requires 24 credits, or the TOPS Tech Jump Start Career Diploma: Business Management Pathway, which requires 23 credits. To graduate, students must successfully earn the minimum required credits. Please refer to your school handbook for the latest updates.
The course credits required to graduate are included below.
Cypress Connections Academy High School Credit Requirements
TOPS University Diploma
Subject Area |
Credits |
English |
4 credits |
Mathematics |
4 credits |
Science |
4 credits |
Social Studies |
4 credits |
Health and Physical Education |
2 credits (0.5 in Health Education; 1.5 in Physical Education) |
Foreign Language |
2 credits from same language |
Art |
1 credit |
Electives |
2 credits |
Financial Literacy |
1 credit |
Total |
24 credits |
TOPS Tech Jump Start Career Diploma
Business Management Pathway (capstone certification: Customer Service and Sales or Business of Retail: Operations & Profit)
Subject Area |
Credits |
English |
4 credits |
Mathematics |
4 credits (includes Financial Literacy) |
Science |
2 credits |
Social Studies |
2 credits |
Health and Physical Education |
2 credits (0.5 in Health Education; 1.5 in Physical Education) |
Career and Technical Education (Jump Start Pathway) |
9 credits in Business Management pathway courses (must include at least one capstone industry-based credential such as Customer Service and Sales or Business of Retail: Operations & Profit) |
Total |
23 credits |
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Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.
Curious about online school but unsure what it is truly like? Join us to discover how online learning works, the benefits it offers your child, and what your family can expect from the online school experience.