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.
In order for a student to earn a BCEI diploma they must:
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)
Adhere to and follow all aspects of Act 169 of 1988.
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.
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.
Be a member of BCEI each homeschool year from grades 9-12.
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
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
Be willing to participate in gradiation exercises held the first Sat. of June of the
senior year.
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, and Physical Education
Please Note: Safety and Fire Education must be
covered each year
Have met all financial oblications to BCEI: ($25.00 recording fee due upon
registration, $30.00 yearly
family membership fees, $50.00 graduation fee, etc.)
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