BCEI Diploma Program In A Nutshell

Please realize that each of the diploma programs have different requirements for graduation. Below you will find the specific requirements which must be followed to earn a BCEI diploma. Any questions regarding these items should be referred to BCEI at 215-723-7226 or we encourage members to purchase the BCEI Standards and Procedures Manual for complete and detailed information.

In order for a student to earn a BCEI diploma they must:

1. Earn a minimum of 23 units of credit in grades 9-12
   To include:
   • Four units of credit in English
   • Three units of credit in Mathematics
   • Three units of credit in Social Studies
   • Three units of credit in Science
   • Two units of credits in Arts & Humanities, or both
   • One unit of credit in Health & Physical Education
   • Eight units of additional courses approved in the Standards and Procedures (this is where each student is encouraged to take courses related to their interests, talents and abilities)
2. Adhere to and follow all aspects of Act 169 of 1988.
3. Use a BCEI board approved evaluator in grades 9-12 (a complete listing is published in each issue of Nehemiah's Leadership. Please note that Mr. Johns personally does all senior year evaluations.
4. Keep percentage grades in grades 9-12 and send a copy of final yearly grades to BCEI for student file at the end of each school year.
5. Be a member of BCEI each homeschool year from grades 9-12.
6. Be in good standing with the school district with no legal proceedings pending and be willing to sign the "Certificate of Compliance" form to verify this fact
7. Be completely done with all studies by the first of May in the senior year and have your senior year evaluation scheduled no later than the first week of May
8. Be willing to participate in gradiation exercises held the first Sat. of June of the senior year.
9. Realize that secondary education is grades 7-12 and in accordance with Act 169 of 1988 the following subjects must be taught, earning at least 1/2 credit in each area:
   • Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, General Mathematics
   • Social Studies: Civics, Geography, U.S. History, World History, PA History
   • Other: Health and Physiology, Physical Education, Public Speaking, Music and Art
   • Please Note: Safety and Fire Education must be covered each year
10. Have met all financial oblications to BCEI: ($25.00 recording fee due upon registration, $40.00 yearly family membership fees, $100.00 graduation fee, etc.)

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