To receive your high school diploma, you must complete 160 course credits in the following subjects. The number of AHSD courses required for each category will vary from student to student depending on coursework completed at previous high school(s)/college(s), if any, and work/volunteer, and/or military experience, which may be counted as elective credits.

160 Credits of Required Coursework:

English 30 Credits
Mathematics 20 Credits; (10 credits in Algebra*)
Social and Behavioral Sciences 30 Credits
Natural Sciences 20 Credits
Humanities 15 Credits
Electives 45 Credits
Residency Requirement: Students must complete a minimum of 20 of the 160 required credits at °®¶¹´«Ã½C to receive a high school diploma from °®¶¹´«Ã½. Residency requirements can be met through the °®¶¹´«Ã½C Adult High School Diploma courses and/or °®¶¹´«Ã½C credit courses.
Contact Petitions

As you approach completion of all required coursework, please meet with a Noncredit Counselor to submit a diploma petition. Diploma petitions are available for the fall, spring, and summer terms.

Petition Process

  1. Meet with a Counselor to Complete the Petition
    Diploma Petitions are filed during a Noncredit Counseling appointment. A counselor will review your completed coursework to determine your expected graduation term and assist you with the following:
    • Provide information for each subject area you have completed toward the AHSD program.
    • Verify all requirements are met.
    • Review your student record information is up to date on LancerPoint.

  2. Petition Ev