Alpha Omega Academy Graduation Requirements
Alpha Omega Academy offers courses for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. Specific courses are suggested at the time of your student's guidance counselor appointment, after your counselor has reviewed your student's placement tests and transcripts (high school students).
Typical full-time students in 1st through 8th grade are expected to take each of the four core subjects: Language Arts, Math, Science, and History. Grade level Bible courses and additional electives are also available.
Students must be enrolled in the Alpha Omega Academy full-time (taking at least four courses) before qualifying as candidates for a diploma. Homeschool transfer students must earn at least their last five credits through the Academy before graduation. Students transferring from accredited schools must earn at least 2.5 credits through the Academy to graduate. High school credits earned prior to Academy enrollment can be accepted based on official transcripts.
High school students are required to earn a minimum of 21 credits in order to receive a diploma from Alpha Omega Academy. These credits can be earned by following the Academy's general or college preparatory course of study, depending on a student's post-graduation plans. A detailed outline of the two courses of study as well as a summary of typical courses by grade level is conveniently provided below.
Comparison of Two Track Options for Graduation
| College Prep Minimum Requirements | Credits | General Minimum Requirements | Credits |
| English (English I, II, III, & IV) | 4 | English (at least through Eng. III) | 4 |
| Math (at least through Alg. II) | 4 | Math (at least 1 yr. beyond Alg. I) | 3 |
| Science (at least two lab courses) | 3 | Science (at least one lab course) | 2 |
| History (World, U.S.) | 2 | History (World, U.S.) | 2 |
| Government | 0.5 | Government | 0.5 |
| Economics | 0.5 | Economics | 0.5 |
| Bible | 1 | Bible | 1 |
| Health | 0.5 | Health | 0.5 |
| Physical Education | 1 | Physical Education | 1 |
| Fine/Practical Art Elective | 1 | Fine/Practical Art Elective | 1 |
| Foreign Language* | 2 | Other Electives | 5.5 |
| Other Electives** | 1.5 | ||
| Total credits required for Graduation: | 21.0 | ||
| Total credits required for Graduation: | 21.0 | ||
| *Effective for graduates after January 1, 2010 **College Planner course is highly recommended |
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Typical sequence of courses for a College Preparatory student***
| Freshman Year | Sophomore Year |
| English I | English II |
| Algebra I | Geometry |
| World History (History 10) | U.S. History (History 11) |
| Physical Science | Biology |
| Physical Education | High School Health (semester course) |
| Foreign Language Elective | Foreign Language Elective |
| College Planner (semester course) | |
| Junior Year | Senior Year |
| English III | English IV |
| Algebra II | Pre-Calculus or Consumer Math |
| Government & Economics (History 12) | (Bible Elective) |
| Chemistry (or Physics) | (Physics or other Elective) |
| Art or Home Economics | (Elective) |
*** Graduation requirements related to distance learning schools may vary by state. It is the parent's responsibility to research these requirements and to ensure that they are met.
*** Because each college or university has its own entrance requirements, parents/students will want to consult with the college of his or her choice in order to meet its specific high school program requirements.