English: 40 Credits

  • One (1) year 9th grade English 1 or ELD

  • One (1) year 10th grade English 2 or ELD

  • One (1) year 11th grade English 3, Eng. 3 Honors or ELD

  • One (1) year 12th grade English electives, AP Lit, or ELD

Social Studies: 30 credits

  • 10 credits of World History in 10th Grade

  • 10 credits of US History in 11th Grade

  • 5 credits of US Government in 12th Grade

  • 5 credits of Economics in 12th Grade

  • 5 credits of Ethnic Studies in 9th grade (starting with the class of 2027)

Mathematics: 20 credits

  • Any combination of math classes for 20 credits.

  • At least one class must be Algebra 1/Math 1 or higher.

Science: 20 credits

  • 10 credits of Life Science

  • 10 credits of Physical Science

Physical Education: 20 credits

  • One (1) year 9th grade

  • One (1) year 10th grade

P.E. credits may be satisfied by participating in AHS inter-scholastic sports beginning in 10th grade (2.5 per sport). (Credits from sports participation do NOT count toward total credits required for graduation).

Fine Arts: 10 credits

  • Any full-year art, music, or dance class.

Applied Arts: 10 credits

  • Any full-year technology-based course, or both semesters of Engineering & Design Principles

Students must complete a total of 220 credits to graduate, including the required subject areas listed on this page. Each class is 5 credits per semester or 10 credits per year, with a passing grade of D or better.