Before commencing higher education, students in the American system will be required to complete a total of twelve years of education which is distributed throughout primary to secondary school.
Around age six, U.S. children begin primary school, which is most commonly called “Elementary School.” They attend five years of study and move onto secondary school.
Secondary school consists of two programs: the first is “middle school” or “junior high school” and the second program is “high school.”
The American Diploma is awarded upon graduation from high school. After graduating high school (12th grade), U.S. students may go on to college or university. College or university study is known as “higher education.”
At Majesty International Schools our goal is to realize the power and promise of applying 21st Century Learning in our daily routine. Over the course of a student’s academic career, they will learn an array of skills which are focused on not only ensuring academic achievements are attained, but equally their own personal development and social contributions are easily attainable.
Majesty uses the Carnegie Unit System to calculate our course credit hours.
A student is required to attend 120 physical contact hours to obtain one (1) full credit in any one subject.
Credits are allocated to individual subjects based on the graduating requirements.
Students must obtain a minimum of 26 Credits without counting electives to graduate with the American Diploma.
Required Course Credits are as follows:
Four (4) English Language Arts Courses
Four (4) Math Courses (Three (3) at or above Algebra I level)
Four (4) Science Courses (at least two (2) which are laboratory
based)
Four (4) Social Studies Courses
Four (4) Courses in the practical and technical arts.
Two (2) courses in the same foreign language (German/French)
Three (3) courses in fine and performing arts
One (1) course in physical education, social & emotional health
and safety.
Additional elective courses