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POLICY MANUAL - Calhoun County Schools

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of his/her Individualized Education Program or has reached his/her 21 st birthday, buthas not satisfied requirements for a diploma.Alabama High School DiplomaEnglish/Lang. Arts ............................................................................................. 4.0Mathematics ...................................................................................................... 4.0Algebra I* ............................................................... 1.0Geometry ............................................................... 1.0Two additional math credits ................................... 2.0Science ............................................................................................................. 4.0Biology ................................................................... 1.0Physical Science .................................................... 1.0Two additional science credits ............................... 2.0Social Studies .................................................................................................... 4.0World Hy & Geography since 1500 ........................ 1.0US Hy & Geography to 1900 ................................. 1.0US Hy & Geography1900 to present ..................... 1.0American Government ........................................... 0.5Principles of Economics ......................................... 0.5Physical Education ............................................................................................. 1.0Health Education ................................................................................................ 0.5Fine Arts Education ............................................................................................ 0.5Computer Application** ...................................................................................... 1.0Electives ............................................................................................................. 5.0Minimum units required .................................................................................... 24.0*Qualifying students completing Algebra I in the 8 th grade must complete 4 additionaladvanced level math courses in grades 9-12. Based on review of course content andstudent transcript, students transferring into the system with 8th grade Algebra I may beviewed as having completed pre-algebra.**This requirement may be satisfied by the successful completion of one semester ofkeyboarding and one semester of Computer Applications or one year of BusinessTechnology Essentials. If coursework is completed before 9 th grade, it will not counttoward total credits, GPA, or class rank.Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Academic EndorsementEnglish/Lang. Arts - Honors English grades 9-12* ............................................ 4.0Foreign Language** (both units must be in same language) .............................. 2.0Mathematics ...................................................................................................... 4.0Algebra I*** ............................................................ 1.0Plane Geometry ..................................................... 1.0Algebra II with Trigonometry ................................... 1.0One additional advanced level math credit ............ 1.0Science ............................................................................................................. 4.0Biology ................................................................... 1.0Physical Science .................................................... 1.0

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