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: Alg1, Alg2, 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 Maths, 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.

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