Alabama Homeschool High School Diploma Requirements
See the homeschool high school graduation requirements for Alabama: required subjects, credits, and a recommended four-year course plan to earn a diploma.
Mathematics
Mathematics — 4 units required
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
4 units of Mathematics.
Including:
1 unit of Algebra I or its equivalent/substitute, 1 unit of Geometry or its equivalent/substitute, 1 unit Algebra II w/Trigonometry or Algebra II, or its equivalent/substitute. Mathematics-credit eligible options may include: Career and Technical Education/Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/post secondary courses/SDE-approved courses.
1 unit to include:
Alabama Course of Study: Mathematics or mathematics-credit eligible courses from Career and Technical
Education/Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate/post secondary courses/SDE-approved courses.
Additional context:
It is imperative that a student’s plans for college or post secondary should be considered when selecting a mathematics-credit eligible course. The Mathematics Pathways memos a document that provides possible mathematics pathways for students, parents, and counselors to consider when preparing for high school mathematics course credits. In an effort to offer more flexibility to school systems, the Flexibility in Awarding Credit for Algebra I and Geometry memo, explains how Algebra I and Geometry may be offered
to students in Grades 7 and 8, respectively, for high school credit and to meet graduation requirements.
If you have questions, please contact Michele Matin at mmatin@alsde.edu or Dawn Morrison at
dmorrison@alsde.edu.
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Science
Science — 4 units required
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
4 units of Science. Including 1 unit of Biology and 1 unit of a Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science).
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Physical Education
Physical Education — 1 unit required
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
1 unit of Physical Education.
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Electives
Electives — 2.5 units required
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
2.5 units of Electives.
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English Language Arts
English Language Arts — 4 units required
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
4 units of Mathematics. Including English 9, English 10, English 11, and English 12.
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Health Education
Health Education — 0.5 unit required
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
0.5 unit of Health Education.
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Career Preparedness
Career Preparedness — 1 unit required
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
1 unit of Career Preparedness.
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Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education
Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education — 3 units required
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
3 units of Career and Technical Education, Foreign Languages, or Arts Education.
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Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
* Students are required to pass the Civics Test in the United States Government class.
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Social Studies
Social Studies — 4 units required
Alabama State Department of Education, more info here.
Requirement:
4 units of Social Studies. Including 1 unit of World History, 1 unit of United States History I, 1 unit of United States History II, 0.5 unit of United States Government, and 0.5 unit of Economics.
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