Graduation Requirements


Grades 9 - 12

Athens Academy requires twenty-two credits for graduation. These twenty-two credits must include nineteen credits in academic courses from English, history, mathematics, science, and foreign language classes, one credit earned in art, music, or drama classes, one credit earned in physical education, and one credit in courses of the student’s own choosing.

Students who participate in Athens Academy's extra-curricular activities such as sports or drama may earn as many as one-half credit in either physical education or fine arts upon the successful completion of three seasons of participation.

A student who participates in a demanding program in the arts or physical education outside of school may request a waiver of a portion of the graduation requirements in the arts or physical education. However, this will not reduce the total number of credits required for graduation. All requests for such a waiver must be made in writing to the Upper School Director.

Total Credits Required for Graduation

Subject Required Courses Required Credits
English   4
History American History, World History, European History 3
Mathematics Algebra I and II, Geometry 3
Science Biology, Chemistry 3
Foreign Language Through the third level 2
Other Academics   4
Fine Arts 0.5 in scheduled class 1
Physical Education Health 1
Other   1
  Total Minimum Credits 22


Last updated 08/28/2009 2:42 PM