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High School Graduation Requirements

In support of student success, the Atlanta Board of Education shall offer programs of study that permit students to earn unit credit in grades 9 through 12 leading to graduation with a diploma that prepares students for postsecondary education and careers. To participate in any graduation exercises or ceremonies, Atlanta Public Schools seniors must meet all of the requirements specified below for a regular education diploma or a special education diploma.

Area of study

Units required for ninth-graders entering in 2013-2014 and beyond

English/Language Arts

 

4

1 unit Ninth Grade Literature/Composition

1 unit American Literature/Composition

2 units English/Language Arts Core, including AP/IB courses 

Mathematics

 

4

1 unit Mathematics 1, GSE Algebra, or equivalent

1 unit Mathematics 2, GSE Geometry, or equivalent

1 unit Mathematics 3, GSE Advanced Algebra, or equivalent

1 additional unit Mathematics Core, including AP/IB courses

*See requirements for students with disabilities below

Science

 

4

1 unit Biology 1

1 unit Physical Science or Physics 1

1 unit Chemistry 1, Earth Systems, Environmental Science or an AP/IB course

1 unit Science Core, including AP/IB courses

Social Studies

 

3

1 unit United States History

1 unit World History

½ unit Economics/Business/Free Enterprise

½ unit American Government/Civics

Modern Language/Latin

2

2 units of the same modern language, Latin, American Sign Language, or Computer Science

Career, Technical and Agricultural Education, Modern Language/Latin or Fine Arts

1

Physical Education

 

1

½ unit Personal Fitness

Health

½

½ unit Health

Community Service

½

Required

20

Electives

4 

Total

24

 

Students with IEP or 504 accommodations MAY be eligible to take the SAT, AP Exams, and ACT with accommodations. These accommodations MUST be submitted and approved by either College Board (SAT & AP Exams) or ACT before students are eligible. The approval process typically takes 30 - 40 days from the day of request submission.

Accommodations are not guaranteed and are subject to the sole approval of either College Board or ACT. There is a possibility that only some of the accommodations listed in the IEP or 504 will be approved for these exams.

For students with IEP accommodations - please contact your student's IEP Case Manager for assistance to submit the request for accommodations.
For students with 504 accommodations - please contact your student's 504 Coordinator for assistance to submit the request for accommodations.