High School Graduation Pacing & Requirements

Graduating from high school is a significant milestone, and at Reach Cyber, we are dedicated to ensuring that each student is equipped with the knowledge, skills, and accomplishments necessary to earn their diploma. Our comprehensive curriculum, tailored to meet individual needs, provides a strong academic foundation while fostering personal growth and development. With our flexible online learning platform, students can progress at their own pace, allowing them to pursue their passions, engage in enriching experiences, and take advantage of a multitude of course offerings.


Reach Cyber Graduation Pacing Options

Reach Cyber Charter School offers high school courses in the fall, spring, and summer, which provides our students with multiple options for meeting state education standards and graduating at their own pace.


Number of Credits Taken each Term

Pacing Options Summer Fall/Spring Total Number of Credits
Traditional 0 6 6
Year Round 2 4 6
Accelerated 1-2 6 7-8

Some of the benefits of our flexible pacing options include

  • The option to graduate early
  • The ability to catch-up on missed credits in a shorter period of time
  • Increased opportunities for dual enrollment
  • Accommodates nontraditional schedules for health concerns, travel, work or family obligations

Graduation Requirements

Reach Cyber Charter School Students must earn a minimum of 21 credits to be eligible for graduation, with at least 1.5 credits earned in the semester immediately prior to graduation. A student must be enrolled in Reach the semester immediately prior to graduation and not be a full-time student enrolled in any other school.


Reach graduation requirements include the following

  • Language arts: 4 credits (including Literature and Composition)
  • Math: 3 credits (including Algebra I)
  • Science: 3 credits (including Biology)
  • Social studies: 3 credits (including History and Government of the United States)
  • Health and Physical Education: 1 credit
  • Arts and Humanities (or both): 2 credits
  • Electives: 5 credits (Student selects five additional courses from among those approved for credit toward graduation by the school including approved vocational education courses)

In accordance with Act 158 related to Pennsylvania School Code, Reach Cyber Charter School offers multiple graduation pathway options. Learn more about these pathways by viewing these documents:


Typical Course Sequence

If you are interested in learning more about our high school graduation requirements, curriculum, and how Reach Cyber Charter School can provide an exceptional online education for your student, we invite you to explore our website or reach out to our dedicated admissions team. Enroll at one of the top-rated online high schools in PA today for access to a flexible online learning platform that allows students to graduate at their own pace.


9th

English 9


10th

English 10


11th

English 11


12th

English 12

9th

  • A: Algebra 1A Parts 1/2 (if C or lower in 8th grade math; if Algebra 1 during 8th grade)
  • B: Algebra 1 (if C+ or higher in 8th grade math)
  • C: Geometry (if took Algebra 1 in 8th grade)

10th

  • A: Algebra 1A, Part 1/2 Option
  • B: Algebra 1B, Parts 1/2
  • C: Geometry
  • D: Algebra 2

11th

  • A: Algebra 1B, Parts 1/2
  • B: Explorations in Math or Consumer Math
  • C: Algebra 2
  • D: Pre-Calculus, (AP) Statistics, or Consumer Math

12th

  • A: Explorations in Math or Consumer Math
  • B: Explorations in Math or Consumer Math
  • C: Pre-Calculus, (AP) Statistics, or Consumer Math
  • D: AP Calculus or Additional Math

9th

  • A: Physical Science
  • B: Biology

10th

  • A: Biology
  • B: Chemistry or Earth Science (depending on Math scores)

11th

  • A: Earth Science or Chemistry (depending on Math scores)
  • B: Physics, Chemistry, or Earth Science (depending on Math scores)

12th

Additional Science

9th

US History


10th

World History


11th

American Government


12th

Additional Social Studies

9th

Future Success (fall) & Physical Education (spring)


10th

Health A & Career Planning and Skill Development


11th

College Prep with SAT or ACT and Health B


12th

Senior Success & Personal Fitness


Subject 9th 10th 11th 12th
English English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12
Mathematics
  • A: Algebra 1A Parts 1/2 (if C or lower in 8th grade math; if Algebra 1 during 8th grade)
  • B: Algebra 1 (if C+ or higher in 8th grade math)
  • C: Geometry (if took Algebra 1 in 8th grade)
  • A: Algebra 1A, Part 1/2 Option
  • B: Algebra 1B, Parts 1/2
  • C: Geometry
  • D: Algebra 2
  • A: Algebra 1B, Parts 1/2
  • B: Explorations in Math or Consumer Math
  • C: Algebra 2
  • D: Pre-Calculus, (AP) Statistics, or Consumer Math
  • A: Explorations in Math or Consumer Math
  • B: Explorations in Math or Consumer Math
  • C: Pre-Calculus, (AP) Statistics, or Consumer Math
  • D: AP Calculus or Additional Math
Science
  • A: Physical Science
  • B: Biology
  • A: Biology
  • B: Chemistry or Earth Science (depending on Math scores)
  • A: Earth Science or Chemistry (depending on Math scores)
  • B: Physics, Chemistry, or Earth Science (depending on Math scores)
  • Additional Science
Social Studies US History World History American Government Additional Social Studies
Elective Option 1 Future Success (fall) & Physical Education (spring) Health A & Career Planning and Skill Development College Prep with SAT or ACT and Health B Senior Success & Personal Fitness
Elective Option 2 Any Elective Any Elective Any Elective Any Elective
Elective Option 3 Any Elective Any Elective Any Elective Any Elective