High School Information

Basic High School Graduation Information:

• Upon graduation, SMA will issue a diploma/final transcript upon request (fees apply).  
• Student must be registered with SMA for at least three months to graduate from our school.
• A graduation ceremony will be conducted if there is an interest, but it is not required for graduation.
• SMA Academy offers a High School diploma based on the Alabama State graduation requirements. Work may be done using whatever resources you deem the most appropriate as long as it is high-school level material.  
• Official final transcripts will be sent out upon request up after graduation. We suggest you obtain and keep a copy in your personal files.

Graduation Credit Requirements:

ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS (Alabama Administrative Code 290-3-1-02(8) and (8)(a)) COURSE REQUIREMENTS

English Language Arts
Four credits to include:

• English 9
• English 10 
• English 11 
• English 12 
• Equivalent/substitute options may include: Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE approved courses

Mathematics

Four credits to include:

• Algebra I or its equivalent/substitute 
• Geometry or its equivalent/substitute
•  Algebra II w/Trigonometry or Algebra II, or its equivalent/substitute 
• Equivalent/substitute options may include: Career and Technical Education/Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE approved courses. 
• One credit from:  Alabama Course of Study for Mathematics or equivalent/substitute courses from Career and Technical Education/Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE approved courses.

 

 Science

Four credits to include: 

• Biology 1 
• Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science) or Equivalent/substitute options may include: Career and Technical Education/Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE approved courses. 
• Two additional High School level science cources. 

 

Social Studies/History 

Four credits to include: 

• World History 
• United States History I 
• United States History II 
• United States Government 0.5 
• Economics 0.5 
• Equivalent /substitute options may include: Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/postsecondary courses/SDE approved courses

 Additional Credits

• Physical Education  1 Credit 
• Health Education 0.5 
• Career Preparedness 1 Credit
•  Career and Technical Education and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education 3 credits
•  Electives 2.5  

Electives:  There are endless possibilities for elective credits.  Below are listed just a few. 

Grammar, Composition, Business English, Vocabulary, Creative Writing, Literature, Earth Science, Biology, Pathology, Anatomy, Physical Science, General Science, Nutrition, Child Care, Parenting Skills, Home Economics, Sewing, Culinary Studies, Human Behavior, Criminal Justice, Ecology, Psychology, Chemistry, Word Processing, Computer Programming, Woodworking, Automotive, Volunteering, Shop, Choir, SAT/ACT Prep, Wilderness Survival, Environment Study, Photography, Native American Studies, Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Consumer Math, Business Math, Drafting, CAD, Elementary Statistics, Accounting, General Math, Basic Math, Fine Arts, Music Theory, Music Classes, Theater, Speech, Financial Management, CPR/First Aid, Physical Education, Sign language, Latin Studies, Band, Sports, Theology, Interior Decorating, Cosmetology, Photography, Art History, World History, Ancient Civilizations, Religion, Bible, Geography, Social Studies, Sociology, Economics, Government, Military History, European History, Aviation History, American History, and many more.

When Do You Start Awarding High School Credits?

At SMA, you can start awarding high school credits as early as the 7th grade as long as you are using high school level materials. The final transcript at graduation for college purposes will reflect only the 9th-12th grades, so all high school credits earned from 7th grade and up will be incorporated in the 9th-12th grade transcript.

*Early awarding of High School credits may only apply if you plan to homeschool for the duration of High School.  If you return to the public/private school system, it is up to them what they will/will not recognize as a high school credit.

College Dual Enrollment Credits:

One semester of college is equal to 1 high school credit. Grading:

A B C D F

90-100 80-89 70-79 60-69 59 or below Dual Enrollment As a homeschooler, your child is eligible to dual enroll in many colleges. Please contact the college of your choice for more information.