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

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Preparing Online School Students for Graduation in Louisiana

Lafayette 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.

EARN YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA IN LOUISIANA

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.

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

Students have the option to pursue either the TOPS University Diploma (24 credits required) or the Jump Start TOPS Tech (Career) Diploma (23 credits required). 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.

Lafayette Connections Academy High School Credit Requirements

TOPS University Diploma

  • English – 4 credits 
  • Mathematics – 4 credits 
  • Science – 4 credits 
  • Social Studies – 4 credits 
  • Health and Physical Education – 2 credits (.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 
     

Jump Start TOPS Tech Career Diploma

  • English- 4 credits 
  • Mathematics- 4 credits 
  • Science- 2 credits 
  • Social Studies – 2 credits 
  • Health and Physical Education- 2 credits (.5 in Health Education; 1.5 in Physical Education) 
  • Electives/Jump Start- 9 credits 

    Total: 23 credits

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