Course Requirements for High School Graduation

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

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25 Total Credits Required

18 Core 4 Applied 3 Elective

Students graduating in 2028 or later complete 26 total credits — one additional elective credit.

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English

Literature & Writing

5.0 credits

Literature

9 Literature: Examining Conscience 1.0 cr

10 Literature: Moral Aptitude 1.0 cr

11 Literature: Reaching for Redemption 1.0 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.

25.5 Total Credits Over Four Years

Year 1: 7.0 cr Year 2: 6.0 cr Year 3: 6.5 cr Year 4: 6.0 cr

This is a suggested course sequence. Your student's actual plan may vary based on placement, transfer credits, and individual goals. Work with your advisor to customize.

Year 1

2026 – 2027

7.0 credits

Fall Semester 3.5 cr

ENG Lit: Examining Conscience A 0.5

HIST World History: Contemporary to Modern A 0.5

MATH Pre-Algebra 0.5

SCI Chemistry A 0.5

ART Artistic Performance 0.5

LIFE Family Science A 0.5

EXP Experiential Learning 0.5

Spring Semester 3.5 cr

ENG Lit: Examining Conscience B 0.5

WRT WP A: Effective Essays 0.5

HIST World History: Contemporary to Modern B 0.5

MATH Pre-Algebra 0.5

SCI Chemistry B 0.5

PE Athletic Performance 0.5

LIFE Family Science B 0.5

Year 2

2027 – 2028

6.0 credits

Fall Semester 3.0 cr

ENG Lit: Moral Aptitude A 0.5

HIST Constitution Studies 0.5

MATH Algebra 1 0.5

SCI Physics A 0.5

PE Athletic Performance 0.5

LIFE Financial Literacy 0.5

Spring Semester 3.0 cr

ENG Lit: Moral Aptitude B 0.5

WRT WP B: Narrative's Flow & Structure 0.5

HIST American Government 0.5

MATH Algebra 1 0.5

SCI Physics B 0.5

LIFE Business Technology 0.5

Year 3

2028 – 2029

6.5 credits

Fall Semester 3.5 cr

ENG Lit: Self-Governance A 0.5

WRT WP C: Persuasion with Style 0.5

HIST U.S. History: The Founding Era A 0.5

MATH Algebra 2 0.5

SCI Biology A 0.5

ART Artistic Performance 0.5

LIFE Health A 0.5

Spring Semester 3.0 cr

ENG Lit: Self-Governance B 0.5

WRT WP D: Technical Tools 0.5

HIST U.S. History: The Founding Era B 0.5

MATH Algebra 2 0.5

SCI Biology B 0.5

LIFE Health B 0.5

Year 4

2029 – 2030

6.0 credits

Fall Semester 3.0 cr

ENG Lit: Reaching for Redemption A 0.5

WRT Senior Thesis 0.5

HIST Ancient Rome, Christianity, & the Apostasy A 0.5

ART Artistic Performance 0.5

ELEC Elective (Transfer in) — Math or Science 0.5

LIFE Principles of Leadership 0.5

Spring Semester 3.0 cr

ENG Lit: Reaching for Redemption B 0.5

ELEC Elective (Transfer in) 0.5

HIST Ancient Rome, Christianity, & the Apostasy B 0.5

PE Athletic Performance 0.5

ELEC Elective (Transfer in) — Math or Science 0.5

EXP Experiential Learning 0.5

This is a suggested four-year plan and may be adjusted based on student placement and individual goals.

All requirements must be filled with an American Heritage School class. Transfer credits not accepted unless noted. Courses subject to change.

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