Being with JCS since Kindergarten or First Grade

You will be recognized in the graduation program

Have a 3.75+ GPA

You will be recognized in the graduation program

Golden State Seal Merit Diploma

Students who earn the Golden State Seal Merit Diploma will receive a golden state seal on their diploma issued by the California State Office of Education.

To be eligible for the GSSMD, students (1) must be eligible to receive a high school diploma; and (2) must have demonstrated the mastery of the curriculum in at least six subject areas, as follows:

• English language arts/literacy (ELA)—students must have earned one of any of the following:
• A grade of B+ or above (or numerical equivalent) in a single course (each semester) completed in grade nine or ten or eleven
• An achievement level of “Standard Met” or above for the high school Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment
• Mathematics—students must have earned one of any of the following:
• A grade of B+ or above (or numeric equivalent) in a single course (each semester) completed in grade nine or ten or eleven
• An achievement level of “Standard Met” or above for the high school Smarter Balanced Summative Assessment
• Science—students must have earned one of any of the following:
• A grade of B+ or above (or numeric equivalent) in a single course (each semester) completed in grade nine or ten or eleven
• An achievement level of “Standard Met” or above for the high school California Science Test taken in grade ten or eleven
• U.S. history—students must have earned one of any of the following:
• A grade of B or above (or numerical equivalent) upon completion of the required U.S. history course (each semester)
• A qualifying score that demonstrates mastery of the subject as determined by the LEA for an examination produced by a private provider or the LEA
• Two additional subject areas—students may choose from any of the following:
• Any additional qualifying grade or score listed above, earned for the subject of ELA, mathematics, science, or U.S. history not already used to meet eligibility
• A grade of B or above (or numerical equivalent) upon the completion of high school courses in other subjects
• A qualifying score that demonstrates mastery of other subjects, as determined by the LEA, for an examination produced by a private provider or the LEA

Bound For Blue Cord

Students who are “Bound For Blue” indicate that they are College and Career ready, according to the following California state requirements:

1. A-G completion of courses that meet the UC or CSU A-G criteria with a grade of C- or better AND at least one of the following:
   • CAASPP: At least  a level 3 “Standard Met” on the CAASPP in ELA or Math and a Level 2 “Standard Nearly Met” in the other subject areas during junior year
   • College Credit Courses: One semester/two quarters with a grade “C-” or better (academic and/or CTE subjects)
2. College Credit Courses: Completion of two semesters/three quarters with a grade of “C-” or better (academic and/or CTE subjects)
3. CAASPP: At least a Level 3 “Standard Met” on the CAASPP testing in BOTH ELA and Math during Junior year. 

If you have any other questions, please contact your Academic Counselor.