Diploma Requirements and Courses
Alabama Church School reserves the right to request credit validation in the form of our choosing to be completed/submitted upon request.
Required Courses for Credits
Standard Diploma
- English / History / Math / Science — 4 credits each (required)
- 8 electives credits
- TOTAL: 24 credits
Academic Diploma
- Math / History / Science / English — 4 credits each (required)
- Required Subjects: Algebra 1, Biology, US History, and World History
- 10 electives
- TOTAL: 26 credits
Advanced College Prep
- Math / Science / History / English — 4 credits each (required)
- Required Subjects: Alg 1, Alg 2, Geometry, Biology, US and World History, Basic Computer Skills
- ACT / SAT Score 16
- 12 electives
- Recommended: Foreign Language, Chemistry, Literature
- TOTAL: 28 credits
Elective Courses
Apologetics
Comparative Religions, Mythology, Worldview Studies, World Cultures
Bible
Church History, Individual book Bible studies, Old Testament / New Testament Survey, Topical Bible studies
Business-related
Accounting, Advertising, Business Law, Business Management, Business Math, Entrepreneurial Skills, Financial Management, Intro to Economics, Marketing, Office Skills
Communication
Creative Writing, Communication Skills, Journalism, Public Speaking, Research Skills / writing, Speech, Study Skills
Computer
Computer Applications, Desktop Publishing, Graphic Design, Keyboarding / Word Processing, Programming / languages, Web Design
Fine Arts
Architectural Design, Art Appreciation / History, Band, Ceramics, Choir, Dance, Drama / Theatre, Drawing, Filmmaking, Instrumental Music, Jewelry making, Music Appreciation / History, Orchestra, Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Voice
Health
CPR Training, First Aid, Nutrition
Life Skills
Auto Mechanics, Driver's Ed, Electricity, Financial management, Home management / Home economics (cooking, sewing, etc.), Industrial Arts, Interior Design, Plumbing
Physical Education
Aerobics, Individual Sports, Team sports, Weightlifting, Gymnastics
Rhetoric
Critical Thinking, Debate, Logic
Science-related
Intro to Astronomy, Oceanography, Botany, Meteorology, Geology
Social Sciences
Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology
Other
Archeology, Career Development, Current events, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscaping, Sign Language, US or World Politics
College Entrance
If your student wants to enroll in a Junior / Community College from a non-accredited school like ACS, they can do one of the following:
- Have a high school diploma / ACT score of 16 composites / SAT Test (AL Colleges prefer an ACT); or
- Have a high school diploma / Alabama Exit Exam Score; or
- Have a GED score; or
- A student can take the ASSET test for the Ability to Benefit Program and pass.
In order to get your graduating senior's transcripts, you must send in the subjects, grades, and credits for each year. If you have sent them in each year of High School you'll be required to send them in again to make sure we have everything and nothing is missed. Please do your best to keep excellent records of all completed work.
College Bound Students
ACT testing can be set up at www.ACT.org. Register and set a date, time, and location to test. You should also see what the college score requirements are.