High School Graduation Requirements

Alabama High School Diploma

CourseUnits
English4
World History1
U.S. History2
Government and Economics1
Mathematics (must include Algebra I & Geometry)4
Science (must include a physical science & biology)4
* Physical Education2
Health Education1/2
Fine Arts1/2
** Computer Applications1/2
Electives6 1/2
TOTAL26
 

Alabama High School Diploma with
Advanced Academic Endorsement

CourseUnits
English (must include two advanced level courses)4
*** Foreign Language2
Mathematics (must include Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II with Trig)2
History (must include two advanced level courses)
    World History
    U.S. History
    Government and Economics
 
1
2
1
Science
  Must include advanced levels of:
    Biology
    A physical science
  Additional life and/or physical science
 
 
1
1
2
* Physical Education2
Health Education1/2
Fine Arts1/2
** Computer Applications1/2
Electives4 1/2
TOTAL26

* Driver Education may be substituted for 1/2 unit of PE.

** May be waived if computer literacy is verified by qualified staff at the high school.

*** Must be two units of the same foreign language.

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