Course Requirements for High School Graduation

Explore the courses and credits required to earn your diploma from American Heritage School Online.

25 Total Credits Required
18 Core 4 Applied 3 Elective
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English

Literature & Writing
5.5 credits

Literature

9 Literature: Examining Conscience 1.0 cr
10 Literature: Moral Aptitude 1.0 cr
11 Literature: Reaching for Redemption 1.0 cr
12 Literature: Lord of the Rings 0.5 cr

Written Portfolio

9–12 Written Portfolio A: Effective Essays 0.5 cr
9–12 Written Portfolio B: Narrative's Flow & Structure 0.5 cr
9–12 Written Portfolio C: Persuasion with Style 0.5 cr
9–12 Written Portfolio D: Technical Tools 0.5 cr

Senior Thesis

Capstone Research Project
0.5 credits
12 Senior Thesis 0.5 cr

History

History & Government
4 credits
9 Ancient Rome, Christianity, & the Apostasy 1.0 cr
10 World History: Contemporary to Modern 1.0 cr
11 U.S. History: The Founding Era 1.0 cr
12 American Government 0.5 cr
12 Constitution Studies 0.5 cr

Math

Must complete 4 credits in Math or Science
3 credits

Students must complete at least 4 credits in either Math or Science combined.

9–12 Pre-Algebra (Saxon Algebra 1/2) 1.0 cr
9–12 Algebra 1 1.0 cr
9–12 Algebra 2 1.0 cr

Science

Must complete 4 credits in Math or Science
3 credits

Students must complete at least 4 credits in either Math or Science combined.

9–12 Biology 1.0 cr
9–12 Chemistry 1.0 cr
9–12 Physics 1.0 cr

Fine Arts

Artistic Performance
1.5 credits
9–12 Artistic Performance taken in 0.5 cr increments

Physical Education

Athletic Performance
1.5 credits
9–12 Athletic Performance taken in 0.5 cr increments

Required Credits

Life Skills & Leadership
2 credits
9–12 Financial Literacy 0.5 cr
9–12 Business Technology 0.5 cr
9–12 Principles of Leadership 0.5 cr
9–12 Family Science 1.0 cr
9–12 Health 1.0 cr

Required Credits total 3.5 available — students must complete 2 credits from the courses above.

Experiential Learning

Hands-on Experience
1 credit
9–12 Experiential Learning taken in 0.5 cr increments

Electives

Student choice based on interest, abilities, and talents
3 credits

May include additional courses in Math, Science, English, History, Fine Arts, P.E., any course from Required Credits, and Student Council.

All requirements must be filled with an American Heritage School class. Transfer credits not accepted.

Not all courses are currently available. Additional courses will be added each year. Courses subject to change.