Students must acquire a total of 24 credits from JAIS and/or other recognized institutions. The following minimum academic credits must be earned in specific areas:
| English | 4 credits |
| Math | 3 credits |
| Science | 3 credits |
| Social Studies | 4 credits (including Middle East History and 20th Century History) |
| Foreign Language | 3 credits |
| Physical Ed and Life Skills | 1 credit (grade 9) |
| Physical Ed and Health | 1 credit (grade 10) |
| Lifetime Fitness | 0.5 credit (grade 11 or 12) |
| Fine Arts | 1 credit |
| Computer | 0.5 credit (or certification that computer skills have been mastered) |
| Senior Project | 0.5 credit |
| Electives or additional courses from the above areas |