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What is required to earn a diploma from The American Academy?

To earn a diploma from The American Academy, your child will need to complete a minimum of 20.0 credits. Students who are interested in attending four-year colleges and universities are advised to earn 23.0 credits.

English Language Arts	3.0
Math	2.0
Science	2.0
Social Studies	2.5
Health & PE	2.0
The Arts	1.0
Career & Technical Ed	1.0
Educational Technology	0.5
Financial Literacy	0.5
Electives	5.5
TOTAL	20.0