High School Course Requirements

The Learning Community International follows the internationally recognized Carnegie Units system when awarding credits to our high school learners. In this system, one credit is awarded for 120 hours (or more) of study. TLCI awards a diploma to learners who have met the minimum requirement for graduation. This includes successful completion of at least 22 credits, four of which must be English. The remaining 18 or more credits reflect the individualized program of the learner with guidance provided by TLCI.

Our graduates have been accepted by colleges, universities, military academies and private industry for over 25 years, and have an impressive track record of success in all fields of endeavor.

Suggested Course of Study:

English: 4 credits Required (work on writing skills; read extensively-check college reading lists)

Mathematics: 3-4 credits (Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Algebra 3, Calculus, etc.)

Science: 3-4 credits (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, etc. Intensive, not casual)

Social Studies: 3-4 credits (US History 1&2, Government, World History, Geography)

Foreign Language: 2+ credits

Other: 6+ credits (computers, PE, art, music, or more language, etc.) Internships, work experience, college courses and other "extra curricula" activities

The specific topics and studies in each category above are specific to the learner's ILP and may be modified at any time to address the changing interests, needs, or goals of the learner.

Our program is about learning, not schooling.