Required courses are listed in order of prerequisites. All courses are 1.0 credits unless noted otherwise.
Grand Canyon High School Diploma
Based on college readiness demonstrated through Cambridge exam scores. See the opposite page for exams requirements.
Graduation Requirements | Cambridge Courses | Cambridge End of Course Exam Requirements |
English 2.0 credits |
*IGCSE First Language English A & B *IGCSE Literature A & B | *IGCSE First Language English: B or higher *IGCSE Literature: C or higher |
Math 2.0 credits |
*IGCSE Math Year 1A & 1B *IGCSE Math Year 2A & 2B | *IGCSE Math: C or higher |
Science 2.0 credits |
*IGCSE Biology A & B *IGCSE Chemistry A & B | *IGCSE Biology: C or higher *IGCSE Chemistry: C or higher |
Social Studies 2.5 credits | *IGCSE American History A & B *IGCSE World History A & B *AS or General Economics | *IGCSE American History: C or higher *IGCSE History: C or higher Economics: Optional exam |
Fine Arts or CTE 1.0 credits |
Any CTE or Fine Arts course from Electives page | No exam requirement |
*Required courses and/or exams
Options after earning the GCD:
- Graduate from high school as early as the end of the first semester of Junior year. This diploma may be used to enroll in a community college or technical school.
- Remain enrolled with KUSD for free Dual Enrollment courses with Mohave Community College and pursue the Cambridge AICE diploma.