ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

Credits

English Language Arts

4

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

English 9    1
English 10   1
English 11   1
English 12   1

Mathematics

4

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

Algebra I     1
Geometry    1

Science

4

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

A biology course     1
A physical science course    1

Social Studies

4

World History  1
U.S. History    2
Government   ½
Economics   ½

Physical Education

2

(Driver Education may be substituted for ½ unit of PE.)

Health Education

½

Fine Arts

½

Computer Applications*

½

Electives

6 ½

TOTAL

26

*May be waived if competencies outlined in the computer applications course are demonstrated to qualified staff in the local school system. The designated one-half credit shall then be added to the elective credits.

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA WITH ADVANCED ACADEMIC ENDORSEMENT

Credits

English Language Arts**

4

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

English 9    1
English 10   1
English 11   1
English 12   1

Mathematics

4

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

Algebra II w/Trigonometry   1
Geometry   1

Science

4

Four credits to include the equivalent of:

A biology course   1
An advanced physical science   1
Add’l Life and/or Physical Science   2

Social Studies**

4

World History  1
U.S. History    2
Government   ½
Economics   ½

Physical Education

2

(Driver Education may be substituted for ½ unit of PE.)

Health Education

½

Fine Arts

½

Computer Applications*

½

Foreign Language***

2

Electives

4 ½

TOTAL

26

*  May be waived if competencies outlined in the computer applications course are demonstrated to qualified staff in the local school system. The designated one-half credit shall then be added to the elective credits.

**  In order to receive an advanced academic endorsement, students must take   two units of advanced English and two units of advanced Social Studies as well as meeting the advanced requirements for Math and Science.

***Must be in the same language