Alabama High School Diploma with Advanced Honors Academic Endorsement
28 units to include:
4 English (advanced levels)
4 Social Studies
4 Mathematics (advanced levels of Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II with Trigonometry, and one Advanced Math)
4 Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and an additional Advanced Science)
1 Physical Education
½ Fine Arts
½ Computer
½ Health
2 Foreign Languages
7 ½ Electives
Alabama Occupational Diploma-26 units
The Alabama Occupational Diploma requirements are effective for students with disabilities, as defined by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (Public Law 101-476) who began the tenth grade in the 1997-1998 school year. Students must earn the course credits outlined in the Alabama Administrative Code R.290-030-101-06(11) (k) l.
Beginning with the class of 2013, two additional diploma endorsements will be available for students. These endorsements can be found in the St. Clair County Code of Conduct on pages 15-16.
Standard Grading Scale
A = 90 – 100
A = 4 Quality Points


B = 80 – 89
B = 3 Quality Points
C = 70 – 79
C = 2 Quality Points
D = 60 – 69
D = 1 Quality Point
F = 59 & below
F = 0 Quality Points
Weighted Grading Scale
A = 90 – 100
A = 5 Quality Points
B = 80 – 89
B = 4 Quality Points
C = 70 – 79
C = 3 Quality Points
D = 60 – 69
D = 1 Quality Point
F = 59 & below
F = 0 Quality Points
Classes deemed eligible to receive an extra quality point under the Weighted Grading Scale include the following:
Honors English 9, 10, 11, 12
Algebra III with Statistics
Physics
Pre-Calculus
AP Calculus
Dual Enrollment Classes
Grade Point Average and Ranking
Official GPA is based on yearly averages in all classes.
All students with a GPA of 4.0 or higher and who have earned the highest diploma offered will be designated as Honor Graduates and will be assigned a class ranking of # 1.
Extra-Curricular Activities
Band, Yearbook, Beta Club, Future Farmers of America, Future Teachers of America, Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America, Football, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Volleyball, Wrestling, Archery, and Track and Field