Graduation Requirements

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English/Language Arts: 4 credits

• English 9

• English 10

• English 11

• English 12 

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Mathematics: 4 credits

• Algebra 1

• Geometry

• Algebra 2

• An additional Math credit from the Alabama Course of Study (example: Pre-calculus, Trigonometry, or CTE Math)  

 

Science: 4 credits

• Biology

• A Physical Science (Chemistry, Physics, Physical Science)​

• Two additional credits from the Alabama Course of Study (example: A Physical Science or Earth and Space Science)

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Social Studies: 4 credits

• World History

• US History 1

• US History 2

• US Government (0.5 credit)

• Economics (0.5 credit)

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Theology: 4 credits

• Bible 9

• Bible 10

• Bible 11

• Bible 12

 

Required Electives:

• Physical Education : 1 credit

• Health Education: 0.5 credit

• Career Preparedness: 1 credit

• ACT Prep: 0.5 credit

• Career and Technical Education (CTE) and/or Foreign Language and/or Arts Education: 3 credits 

• Other Electives: 2.5 credits (If needed to complete the 26 required credits)

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Total Credits Required to Graduate: 26

 

Other Graduation Requirements

• A minimum ACT score of 16 or the SAT equivalent

• Successfully complete a Civics Test and score 70 or higher. 

• A minimum of 15 hours of documented service projects each year of high school.

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** These are the graduation requirements for Bethlehem Christian Academy. We base our requirements on those established for Alabama Public High Schools, however, BCA cannot guarantee that credits will transfer if you choose to enroll in another private or public school.