Other Graduation Requirements

• Students must meet College & Career Readiness (CCR) to graduate (see below).
• Civics Exam Upon the completion of the US Government course, students are required to complete and pass the Alabama Civics Exam.
• Financial Literacy Exam - Upon the completion of Career Preparedness, Financial Literacy Course or equivalent, students are required to complete the Financial Literacy Exam.
• FAFSA or Waiver Completion - Seniors must complete the FAFSA or FAFSA Non Participation Waiver.

Diploma Enhancements

Alabama only offers one high school diploma option. The Alabama Workforce Pathways Act, effective October 2024, introduces a new diploma pathway aimed at providing enhanced academic and skilled trade opportunities for Alabama students and to facilitate the development of a career pathways diploma that would enhance career and technical education opportunities for high school students who plan to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. This new pathway includes a reduction in required math and science credits in exchange for more career and technical education credits. Students and families are encouraged to research college and university requirements and NCAA eligibility in relation to this diploma option.

Other Graduation Requirements

• College and Career Readiness Starting with the Class of 2026, students must meet College & Career Readiness (CCR) to graduate (see below)
• Civics Exam Upon the completion of the US Government course, students are required to complete and pass the Alabama Civics Exam.
• Financial Literacy Exam - Upon the completion of Career Preparedness, Financial Literacy Course or equivalent, students are required to complete the Financial Literacy Exam.
• FAFSA or Waiver Completion - Seniors must complete the FAFSA or FAFSA Non Participation Waiver.

Download College and Career Readiness Requirements

Each senior must meet College and Career Readiness (CCR) as set forth by the Alabama State Department of Education. Students must earn one or more of the College and Career Readiness Indicators (CCRI) below. 

• Earning a benchmark score in any subject area on the ACT college entrance exam
• Earning a qualifying score of three or higher on an Advanced Placement exam.
• Earning a qualifying score of four or higher on an International Baccalaureate exam. 
• Earning college credit while in high school. 
• Earning a Silver or Gold level on the ACT WorkKeys Exam.
• Completing an in-school youth apprenticeship program.
• Earning a Career Technical Industry Credential listed on the compendium of valuable credentials of the Alabama Committee on Credentialing and Career Pathways.
• Being accepted into the military before graduation.
• Attaining Career and Technical Education (CTE) completer status. 
• Any additional College and Career Readiness (CCR) indicator approved by the Alabama State Board of Education.

FRESHMAN

Student must have at least 28 credits to graduate, pass all core classes and have at least 7 credits to be a sophomore in the following school year.

SOPHOMORE

Student must have at least 28 credits to graduate, pass all core classes and have at least 14 credits to be a junior in the following school year.

JUNIOR

Student must have at least 28 credits to graduate, pass all core classes and have at least 20 credits to be a senior in the following school year.

SENIOR

Student must have at least 28 credits to graduate.