1. A benchmark score on any section of the ACT test (English-18; Science-23; Reading-22; Math-22),
2. A qualifying score (3) on an AP or (4) or higher on an IB exam,
3. One transcripted college/postsecondary credit while in high school, with a minimum grade of “D”
4. ACT WorkKeys- Silver or higher certificate (a score of 4 on each of the three subtests),
5. Career Technical Credential- The student must earn a credential on the approved list for the CTE program declared at the school. The student must be declared in that program.
6. Career Technical Education Completer -The student must complete three courses in one CTE program as outlined in memo FY22-2065, and have earned a 70 or higher in each of the three courses (i.e., Family Consumer Science, Food, Sports Nutrition),
7. Career Technical Education Apprenticeship - The student must complete the requirements for completing an In-School Youth Apprenticeship as defined by the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship
8. Documented acceptance for enlistment into the military. The student must enlist in a branch of the military before graduating high school. An official letter from the recruiter stating the student has enlisted.